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Toporek Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from toporek ‘hatchet’ a diminutive of Polish topór ‘axe’ hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made hatchets or axes or used them. The Jewish name may be artificial.

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


Similar surnames: Topor, Ogorek, Turek, Borek, Topolski, Terek, Topper, Pore, Tworek

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Where is the Toporek family from?

You can see how Toporek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toporek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Toporek families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Toporek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Toporek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toporek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toporek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toporek. 75% of Toporek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Toporek women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    75%
  • Chernist
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Toporek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Toporek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toporek 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Toporek. 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 100 military records available for the last name Toporek. For the veterans among your Toporek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toporek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Toporek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Toporek in 1955 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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