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Apcar Family History

Apcar Surname 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: Apgar, Ancar, Apa, Akbar, Pear, Azar, Oscar, Amar, Paar, Aybar

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Where is the Apcar family from?

You can see how Apcar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apcar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Apcar families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Apcar family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Apcar's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Apcar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apcar 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 Apcar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Apcar. 100% of Apcar women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Apcar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Apcar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apcar 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Apcar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Apcar. For the veterans among your Apcar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apcar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Apcar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Apcar in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apcar 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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