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Topel Family History

Topel Surname Meaning

German (Töpel): habitational name from Töpeln near Leipzig or Töppeln near Gera probably both deriving their names from Slavic topol ‘poplar’. German: from Old Slavic toplъ ‘warm’ possibly applied as a nickname.

Compare Toppel. Jewish (from Poland): artificial name from Polish topiel ‘whirlpool’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Topel family from?

You can see how Topel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Topel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Topel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Topel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Topel families in 1891.
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What did your Topel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topel. 22% of Topel men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Topel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Topel were Truck Driver and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Typist
    10%

What Topel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Topel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topel 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Topel. 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 888 military records available for the last name Topel. For the veterans among your Topel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Topel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Topel in 1943 was 34, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topel 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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