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Apostol Family History

Apostol Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Greek patronymics derived from the personal name Apostolos (see Apostolos). Romanian, Hungarian, and Albanian: from the old personal name Apostol, an equivalent of Greek Apostolos (see Apostolos).

In North America, this surname is probably also an altered form of the more common Albanian variant Apostoli, based on the definite form of the personal name.

Spanish (Apóstol): nickname for a pious or serious man or an actor representing the role of an apostle in medieval theater from Greek apostolos ‘apostle’ (see Apostolos).

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


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You can see how Apostol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apostol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Apostol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Apostol families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Apostol's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Apostol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apostol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apostol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apostol. 30% of Apostol men worked as a Cook and 100% of Apostol women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Cook
    30%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Apostol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Apostol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apostol 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Apostol. 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 767 military records available for the last name Apostol. For the veterans among your Apostol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apostol lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Apostol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Apostol in 1942 was 24, and 79 in 2004.

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