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Tope Family History

Tope Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Toop.

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


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Where is the Tope family from?

You can see how Tope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tope family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tope families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Tope families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tope's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tope families in 1891.
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What did your Tope ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tope. 34% of Tope men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 88% of Tope women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tope were Master Tailor and Home Duties.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Electrical Fitter
    34%
  • Master Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Tope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tope 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 Tope. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tope. For the veterans among your Tope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tope lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tope in 1950 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tope 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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