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Toppen Family History

Toppen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Tobben a patronymic from Tobe

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Toppen family from?

You can see how Toppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toppen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Toppen families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Toppen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Toppen families in 1891.
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What did your Toppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toppen. 23% of Toppen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Toppen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toppen were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppen 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Toppen. 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 251 military records available for the last name Toppen. For the veterans among your Toppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Toppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Toppen in 1965 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toppen 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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