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Apthorp Family History

Apthorp Surname Meaning

see Apthorpe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Apthorp family from?

You can see how Apthorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apthorp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apthorp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Apthorp families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Apthorp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Apthorp families in 1891.
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What did your Apthorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Apthorp. 78% of Apthorp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    12%

What Apthorp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Apthorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apthorp 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Apthorp. 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 350 military records available for the last name Apthorp. For the veterans among your Apthorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apthorp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Apthorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Apthorp in 1964 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apthorp 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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