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Apollon Family History

Apollon Surname Meaning

French Haitian and Mauritian: from the personal name Apollon (see Apollo) or from the Greek god Apollo's name used as a nickname.

This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US (mostly) from Haiti.

Compare Appolon. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from the Slavic form (based on the Old Greek form) of the name Apollo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Apollon family from?

You can see how Apollon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apollon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Apollon families living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Apollon's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Apollon families in 1920.
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What did your Apollon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apollon. 50% of Apollon men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Musician
    50%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Apollon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apollon 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Apollon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Apollon. For the veterans among your Apollon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apollon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Apollon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Apollon in 1969 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

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