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Toeppe Family History

Toeppe 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: Toepke, Koeppe, Topp, Hoppe, Toepfer, Koeppel, Tepper, Foppe, Toppel

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Where is the Toeppe family from?

You can see how Toeppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toeppe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Toeppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Toeppe families living in Ohio. This was about 74% of all the recorded Toeppe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Toeppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toeppe 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 Toeppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toeppe. 100% of Toeppe women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Toeppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Toeppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toeppe 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Toeppe. 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 125 military records available for the last name Toeppe. For the veterans among your Toeppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toeppe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Toeppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Toeppe in 1968 was 71, and 33 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toeppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toeppe 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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