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Topala Family History

Topala 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: Tomala, Toyama, Pala, Topel, Ojala, Gopal, Topa, Rogala, Opal, Takala

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Where is the Topala family from?

You can see how Topala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Topala families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Topala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Topala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Topala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topala 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Topala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Topala. For the veterans among your Topala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topala lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Topala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Topala in 1968 was 86, and 70 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topala 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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