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Topeka Family History

Topeka 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: Topel, Topa, Popelka, Popek, Stopka, Kopera, Kopka, Tropea, Topete

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Where is the Topeka family from?

You can see how Topeka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Topeka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Topeka family living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Topeka's in USA. Kansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Topeka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Topeka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Topeka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Topeka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Topeka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Topeka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Topeka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Topeka. 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 130 military records available for the last name Topeka. For the veterans among your Topeka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Topeka lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Topeka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Topeka in 1952 was 25, and 82 in 2002.

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