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Apton Family History

Apton Surname Meaning

variant of Appleton.

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


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Where is the Apton family from?

You can see how Apton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Apton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Apton families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Apton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Apton families in 1891.
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What did your Apton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Apton. 100% of Apton 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Apton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apton 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Apton. 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 59 military records available for the last name Apton. For the veterans among your Apton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Apton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Apton in 1966 was 80, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apton 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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