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Toplin Family History

Toplin Surname Meaning

For someone who used the Old French expression tut plein ‘completely’. The medieval Sussex name may have become Taplin and the Lincs name Tuplin.

Some of the following post-medieval bearers may alternatively belong under (2). Perhaps from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Topp formed with the Old French double diminutive suffix -elin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Toplin family from?

You can see how Toplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toplin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Toplin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Toplin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Toplin families in 1891.
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What did your Toplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewers Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toplin. 34% of Toplin men worked as a Brewers Clerk and 72% of Toplin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toplin were Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Brewers Clerk
    34%
  • Cooper
    34%
  • Hairdresser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Toplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toplin 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Toplin. 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 204 military records available for the last name Toplin. For the veterans among your Toplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toplin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Toplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Toplin in 1947 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

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