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Toepper Family History

Toepper Surname Meaning

German (Töpper): see Topper.

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


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Where is the Toepper family from?

You can see how Toepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toepper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toepper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Toepper families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Toepper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Toepper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toepper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Toepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toepper. 24% of Toepper men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Toepper women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toepper were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Engineer
    18%
  • Punch Press Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Toepper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toepper 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Toepper. 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 464 military records available for the last name Toepper. For the veterans among your Toepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toepper lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Toepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Toepper in 1959 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toepper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toepper 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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