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Topliff Name Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Topcliff by Thirsk or Topcliffe by Wakefield both in Yorkshire. The first derives from Old English topp ‘top’ + clif ‘cliff bank’ and the second derives from Old Norse topt late Old English toft ‘building enclosure’ + Old English clif ‘cliff bank’.

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


Similar surnames: Cliff, Aliff, Oliff, Gatliff, Elliff, Iliff, Topping, Koplin

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Where is the Topliff family from?

You can see how Topliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Topliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Topliff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Topliff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Topliff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Topliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topliff. 45% of Topliff men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Topliff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Topliff were Manager and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Topliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topliff 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Topliff. 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 522 military records available for the last name Topliff. For the veterans among your Topliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topliff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Topliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Topliff in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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