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Topson Family History

Topson Surname Meaning

see Tapson.

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


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Where is the Topson family from?

You can see how Topson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Topson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Topson families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Topson's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Topson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Topson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Topson. 100% of Topson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Topson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Topson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topson 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Topson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Topson. For the veterans among your Topson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Topson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Topson in 1968 was 68, and 92 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topson 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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