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Topia Family History

Topia 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: Topa, Tapia, Tobia, Toia, Toda, Toma, Topp, Topel, Topor, Top

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Where is the Topia family from?

You can see how Topia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Topia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Topia family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Topia's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Topia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topia 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 Topia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topia. 64% of Topia men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Topia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Topia were Orange Picker and Maid.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Hosteler
    5%
  • Orange Picker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Maid
    30%

What Topia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Topia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topia 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Topia. 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 62 military records available for the last name Topia. For the veterans among your Topia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Topia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Topia in 1970 was 78, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Topia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topia 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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