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Apostle Family History

Apostle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Greek patronymics derived from the personal name Apostolos (see Apostolos).

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


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Where is the Apostle family from?

You can see how Apostle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apostle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Apostle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Apostle families living in South Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Apostle's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Apostle families in 1880.
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What did your Apostle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apostle. 20% of Apostle men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Apostle women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Chef
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Apostle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Apostle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apostle 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Apostle. 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 284 military records available for the last name Apostle. For the veterans among your Apostle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apostle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Apostle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Apostle in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apostle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apostle 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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