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Topolewski Family History

Topolewski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Topolew named with topola ‘poplar’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Topolewski family from?

You can see how Topolewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topolewski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Topolewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Topolewski families living in Alberta. This was about 92% of all the recorded Topolewski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Topolewski families in 1911.
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What did your Topolewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topolewski. 26% of Topolewski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Topolewski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Topolewski were Assembler and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Assembler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Topolewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Topolewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topolewski 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Topolewski. 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 354 military records available for the last name Topolewski. For the veterans among your Topolewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topolewski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Topolewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Topolewski in 1960 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topolewski 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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