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Topke Family History

Topke 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: Hopke, Popke, Dopke, Kopke, Toepke, Tooke, Tope, Cocke, Torre, Pope

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Where is the Topke family from?

You can see how Topke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Topke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Topke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Topke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topke 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 62 census records available for the last name Topke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topke 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Topke. 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 75 military records available for the last name Topke. For the veterans among your Topke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Topke

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