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Topler Family History

Topler Name 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: Toller, Tobler, Topper, Hopler, Tipler, Toler, Towler, Tuller, Oyler

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Where is the Topler family from?

You can see how Topler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Topler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Topler family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Topler's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Topler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Topler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topler. 100% of Topler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Topler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topler 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Topler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 275 military records available for the last name Topler. For the veterans among your Topler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Topler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Topler in 1968 was 86, and 72 in 1997.

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