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Topjian Family History

Topjian 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: Torian, Topalian, Toppin, Trojan, Kocian, Cyprian, Copeman, Coppin

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Where is the Topjian family from?

You can see how Topjian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topjian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Topjian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Topjian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Topjian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topjian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Topjian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topjian. 25% of Topjian men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Presser
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Topjian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Topjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topjian 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Topjian. 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 140 military records available for the last name Topjian. For the veterans among your Topjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topjian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Topjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Topjian in 1958 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topjian 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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