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Topkis Family History

Topkis 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: Hopkins, Hopkin, Tookes, Toppins, Topps, Tomkins, Dopkins, Toppi

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Where is the Topkis family from?

You can see how Topkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Topkis families living in Delaware. This was about 29% of all the recorded Topkis's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Topkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topkis 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 Topkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topkis. 100% of Topkis 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
    100%

What Topkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Topkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topkis 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Topkis. 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 56 military records available for the last name Topkis. For the veterans among your Topkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topkis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Topkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Topkis in 1966 was 51, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topkis 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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