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Toppin Name Meaning

English (Cumbria): variant of Topping .

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


Similar surnames: Hoppin, Topping, Coppin, Lappin, Tappin, Tippen, Copping, Peppin

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Where is the Toppin family from?

You can see how Toppin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toppin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Toppin families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Toppin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Toppin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toppin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toppin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Toppin. 67% of Toppin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Engineer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Toppin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Toppin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 973 military records available for the last name Toppin. For the veterans among your Toppin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Toppin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Toppin in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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