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Apier Family History

Apier 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: Spier, Napier, Rapier, Pier, Papier, Apter, Lapier, Aper, Asker

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Where is the Apier family from?

You can see how Apier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Apier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Apier families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Apier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Apier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apier 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 59 census records available for the last name Apier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Apier. 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 12 military records available for the last name Apier. For the veterans among your Apier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apier lifespan?

Average Apier life expectancy in 1995 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apier 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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