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Topsail Family History

Topsail 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: Opsal, Opsahl, Topel, Gopal, Topa, Opdahl, Godsil, Topham, Rosal

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Where is the Topsail family from?

You can see how Topsail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topsail family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Topsail families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Topsail family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Topsail's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Topsail families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topsail 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 Topsail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topsail. 100% of Topsail men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Topsail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Topsail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topsail 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Topsail. 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 13 military records available for the last name Topsail. For the veterans among your Topsail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topsail lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Topsail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Topsail in 1978 was 78, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Topsail

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topsail 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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