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Tophane Family History

Tophane Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Topham, Tomhave, Thane, Mohan, Tone, Kochan, Thune, Treharne, Towne

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Where is the Tophane family from?

You can see how Tophane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tophane family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tophane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tophane families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tophane's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tophane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tophane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tophane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Tophane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tophane census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Tophane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Tophane. For the veterans among your Tophane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tophane lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Tophane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tophane in 1986 was 69, and 78 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tophane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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