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Topps Family History

Topps Surname Meaning

English (mainly Lincolnshire and Leicestershire): variant of Topp with late medieval and post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Topps family from?

You can see how Topps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Topps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Topps families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Topps's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Topps families in 1891.
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What did your Topps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topps. 43% of Topps men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Topps women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Topps were Mgs and Cook.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Mgs
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Topps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topps 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Topps. 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 469 military records available for the last name Topps. For the veterans among your Topps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topps lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Topps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Topps in 1952 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topps 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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