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Topping Family History

Topping Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): nickname from Middle English topping(e) ‘hair on the head’ probably given to someone with a distinctive head of hair or forelock. See also Topp and Topham.

Perhaps from an unrecorded Old English personal name Topping, a pet form of Topp. See also Topp.

Perhaps occasionally a topographic name from Middle English topping ‘hilltop’.

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


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Where is the Topping family from?

You can see how Topping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topping family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Topping families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,412 Topping families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Topping's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Topping families in 1891.
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What did your Topping ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Topping. 13% of Topping men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Topping women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Topping were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Topping family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Topping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topping 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Topping. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Topping. For the veterans among your Topping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topping lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Topping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Topping in 1941 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topping 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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