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Toppan Family History

Toppan 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: Tappan, Toppin, Topp, Coppin, Tippen, Toran, Topa, Toman, Todman

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Where is the Toppan family from?

You can see how Toppan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toppan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Toppan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Toppan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Toppan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toppan 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 Toppan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toppan. 100% of Toppan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Toppan women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Toppan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toppan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppan 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Toppan. 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 255 military records available for the last name Toppan. For the veterans among your Toppan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Toppan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Toppan in 1966 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toppan 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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