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Topliss Family History

Topliss Surname Meaning

variant of Topliff.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Topliss family from?

You can see how Topliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topliss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Topliss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Topliss families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Topliss's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Topliss families in 1891.
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What did your Topliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Topliss. 14% of Topliss men worked as a Gardener and 81% of Topliss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Topliss were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Topliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topliss 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Topliss. 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 565 military records available for the last name Topliss. For the veterans among your Topliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topliss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Topliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Topliss in 1957 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topliss 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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