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Toplak Family History

Toplak 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: Dolak, Polak, Topa, Topham, Kolak, Tolar, Solak, Wolak, Oblak, Poplar

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Where is the Toplak family from?

You can see how Toplak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toplak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Toplak families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Toplak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Toplak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toplak 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 Toplak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toplak. 45% of Toplak men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Inspector
    23%

What Toplak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Toplak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toplak 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Toplak. 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 90 military records available for the last name Toplak. For the veterans among your Toplak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toplak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Toplak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Toplak in 1962 was 73, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toplak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toplak 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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