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Topas Family History

Topas 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: Kopas, Copas, Topa, Tomas, Topps, Jonas, Thomas, Toles, Toda, Kotas

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Where is the Topas family from?

You can see how Topas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Topas family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Topas's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Topas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topas 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 Topas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topas. 100% of Topas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Topas 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Topas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Topas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topas 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Topas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Topas. For the veterans among your Topas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Topas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Topas in 1962 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topas 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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