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Toppell Family History

Toppell 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: Toppel, Poppell, Koppel, Topel, Oppel, Stoppel, Torell, Topper

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Where is the Toppell family from?

You can see how Toppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Toppell families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Toppell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Toppell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Toppell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Toppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Toppell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Toppell. For the veterans among your Toppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppell lifespan?

Average Toppell life expectancy in 1993 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toppell 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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