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Topow Family History

Topow 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: Topor, Topol, Popov, Trow, Toro, Torok, Toop, Topp, Topel, Toto

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Where is the Topow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topow 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 Topow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topow. 100% of Topow men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Topow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topow 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Topow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Topow. For the veterans among your Topow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topow lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Topow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Topow in 1983 was 70, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topow 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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