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Toppe Family History

Toppe 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: Topp, Hoppe, Foppe, Toppel, Tappe, Topper, Poppe, Topps, Toppi, Koppe

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Where is the Toppe family from?

You can see how Toppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Toppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Toppe families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toppe's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Toppe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toppe 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 Toppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toppe. 60% of Toppe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Toppe women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toppe were Operator and 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Toppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppe 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Toppe. 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 300 military records available for the last name Toppe. For the veterans among your Toppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Toppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Toppe in 1953 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toppe 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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