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Topka Family History

Topka 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, Stopka, Kopka, Lipka, Toda, Toma, Topp, Tock, Topel, Topor

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Where is the Topka family from?

You can see how Topka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Topka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Topka families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Topka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Topka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topka 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 Topka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topka. 50% of Topka men worked as a Farming and 100% of Topka women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Topka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Topka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topka 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Topka. 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 122 military records available for the last name Topka. For the veterans among your Topka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Topka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Topka in 1967 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Topka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topka 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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