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Topete Family History

Topete Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from Portuguese topete ‘quiff cockscomb’.

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


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Where is the Topete family from?

You can see how Topete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topete family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Topete families living in California. This was about 47% of all the recorded Topete's in USA. California had the highest population of Topete families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topete 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 Topete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topete. 100% of Topete women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Topete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topete 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Topete. 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 44 military records available for the last name Topete. For the veterans among your Topete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topete lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Topete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Topete in 1969 was 61, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Topete 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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