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Topolsky Family History

Topolsky 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: Topolski, Polsky, Tobolski, Podolsky, Sokolsky, Podolski, Borofsky

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Where is the Topolsky family from?

You can see how Topolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topolsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Topolsky families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Topolsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Topolsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topolsky 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 Topolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topolsky. 39% of Topolsky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Topolsky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Topolsky were Shipping Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Shipper
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Topolsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Topolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topolsky 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Topolsky. 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 94 military records available for the last name Topolsky. For the veterans among your Topolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topolsky lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Topolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Topolsky in 1949 was 43, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Topolsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topolsky 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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