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Topalian Family History

Topalian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from a nickname based on the Turkish adjective topal ‘lame crippled’.

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


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Where is the Topalian family from?

You can see how Topalian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topalian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Topalian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Topalian families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Topalian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Topalian families in 1911.
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What did your Topalian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Topalian. 24% of Topalian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Topalian women 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Cook
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Topalian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Topalian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topalian 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Topalian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 310 military records available for the last name Topalian. For the veterans among your Topalian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topalian lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Topalian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Topalian in 1948 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topalian 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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