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Toops Family History

Toops Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from English Toop.

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


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Where is the Toops family from?

You can see how Toops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toops family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Toops families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Toops families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Toops's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Toops families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toops 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 Toops ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toops. 28% of Toops men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Toops women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toops were Salesman and Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stitcher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Toops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toops 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Toops. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Toops. For the veterans among your Toops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toops lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Toops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Toops in 1949 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toops 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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