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Topalski Family History

Topalski 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: Topolski, Kowalski, Rogalski, Tokarski, Tomaski, Goralski, Sokalski

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Where is the Topalski family from?

You can see how Topalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Topalski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Topalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Topalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topalski 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 Topalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topalski. 100% of Topalski men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Topalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Topalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topalski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Topalski. 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 16 military records available for the last name Topalski. For the veterans among your Topalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topalski lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Topalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Topalski in 1985 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Topalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topalski 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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