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Toppin Family History

Toppin Surname Meaning

English (Cumbria): variant of Topping.

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


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Where is the Toppin family from?

You can see how Toppin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toppin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 89 Toppin families living in Cumberland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Toppin's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Toppin families in 1891.
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What did your Toppin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer ploughting Contra and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toppin. 50% of Toppin men worked as a Farmer ploughting Contra and 74% of Toppin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toppin were Farmer and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer ploughting Contra
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cashier And Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Tailer Machinist
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Toppin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Toppin. 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 973 military records available for the last name Toppin. For the veterans among your Toppin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Toppin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Toppin in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toppin 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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