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Topaz Family History

Topaz 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: Topa, Toda, Toma, Topp, Topel, Topor, Top, Popa, Paz, Kopas

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Where is the Topaz family from?

You can see how Topaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Topaz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Topaz's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Topaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Topaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Topaz. 100% of Topaz 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 234 census records available for the last name Topaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topaz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Topaz. 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 37 military records available for the last name Topaz. For the veterans among your Topaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topaz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Topaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Topaz in 1964 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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