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Apfer Family History

Apfer 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: Kapfer, Apfel, Apter, Opfer, Aper, Asker, Alger, Anker, Alter, Kapler

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Where is the Apfer family from?

You can see how Apfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Apfer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Apfer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Apfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Apfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apfer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Apfer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Apfer. For the veterans among your Apfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apfer lifespan?

Average Apfer life expectancy in 1969 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apfer 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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