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Toppins Family History

Toppins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Toppin. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Toppins family from?

You can see how Toppins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toppins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toppins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Toppins families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Toppins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Toppins families in 1911.
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What did your Toppins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toppins. 43% of Toppins men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Toppins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toppins were Porter and Farm Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Farm Helper
    34%

What Toppins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toppins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toppins 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Toppins. 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 296 military records available for the last name Toppins. For the veterans among your Toppins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toppins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Toppins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Toppins in 1962 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toppins 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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