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Topkin Family History

Topkin 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: Hopkin, Tonkin, Popkin, Toppin, Hopkins, Botkin, Coppin, Tobin

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Where is the Topkin family from?

You can see how Topkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Topkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Topkin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Topkin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Topkin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Topkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topkin. 50% of Topkin men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Furrier
    50%

What Topkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Topkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topkin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Topkin. 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 40 military records available for the last name Topkin. For the veterans among your Topkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topkin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Topkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Topkin in 1968 was 76, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topkin 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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