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Apfelbeck Family History

Apfelbeck 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: Apfelbaum, Averbeck, Filbeck, Affleck, Sperbeck, Philbeck, Felber

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Where is the Apfelbeck family from?

You can see how Apfelbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apfelbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Apfelbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Apfelbeck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Apfelbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Apfelbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apfelbeck 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 Apfelbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apfelbeck. 67% of Apfelbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Apfelbeck women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Apfelbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Apfelbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apfelbeck 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Apfelbeck. 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 506 military records available for the last name Apfelbeck. For the veterans among your Apfelbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apfelbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Apfelbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Apfelbeck in 1965 was 85, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apfelbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apfelbeck 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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