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Toppley Family History

Toppley 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: Townley, Tipple, Copple, Copley, Tarpley, Poppler, Toppel, Tapley

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Where is the Toppley family from?

You can see how Toppley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppley family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Toppley families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Toppley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Toppley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toppley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Toppley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppley 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 immigration records available for the last name Toppley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Toppley. For the veterans among your Toppley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1972, in the United States, Toppley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Toppley in 1958 was 29, and 70 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toppley 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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