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Topelian Family History

Topelian 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: Topalian, Kopelman, Copelan, Copelin, Pelikan, Copeland, Copeman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topelian 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 22 census records available for the last name Topelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topelian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Topelian. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Topelian. For the veterans among your Topelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topelian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Topelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Topelian in 1967 was 94, and 71 in 1996.

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