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Toeppen Family History

Toeppen 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: Koeppen, Tippen, Toepfer, Koeppel, Keppen, Tepper, Toppel, Topper

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Where is the Toeppen family from?

You can see how Toeppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toeppen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Toeppen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Toeppen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Toeppen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Toeppen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toeppen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Toeppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toeppen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Toeppen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Toeppen. For the veterans among your Toeppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toeppen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Toeppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Toeppen in 1968 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toeppen 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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