This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Apner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Apner Family History

Apner 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: Abner, Wapner, Arner, Agner, Kapner, Ahner, Hapner, Avner, Apter

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Apner family from?

You can see how Apner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Apner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Apner family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Apner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Apner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Apner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apner. 60% of Apner men worked as a Miner.

View Census Data for Apner | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    60%
  • Taxi Oprator
    40%

What Apner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Apner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Apner

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Apner. 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.

View all Apner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Apner. For the veterans among your Apner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Apner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Apner family history

Discover More

What is the average Apner lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Apner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Apner in 1980 was 65, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Apner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial