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Topey Family History

Topey 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: Topel, Tovey, Towey, Tomey, Toney, Torpey, Tobey, Tope, Pope, Torney

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Where is the Topey family from?

You can see how Topey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Topey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Topey families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Topey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Topey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Topey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topey 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Topey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Topey. For the veterans among your Topey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topey lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Topey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Topey in 1984 was 79, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topey 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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