Apana Family History

Apana Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: altered form of Chinese Ah Ping probably derived from Cantonese 阿平 or 阿炳 consisting of the vocative prefix 阿 (see Ah a prefix widely used before monosyllabic personal names).

In this context, the prefix 阿 signifies a familiar or affectionate address.

The terms 平 and 炳 are essential in understanding the complete meaning and context of the name.

平 (Ping) typically translates to 'peace' or 'flat,' while 炳 (Bing) means 'bright' or 'illuminate.'

Thus, the name carries cultural significance rooted in its Chinese origins.

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

Similar surnames: Arana, Akana, Pan, Pang, Papa, Rana, Dana, Apa, Arata, Span

740	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
89	Military Records
164	Immigration Records
511	Census and Voter Lists
584	Member Trees

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Where is the Apana family from?

You can see how Apana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Apana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Apana families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Apana's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Apana families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Apana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apana.

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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.

Laborer

54%

Mechanic

20%

Carpenter

14%

Truck driver

14%

What Apana family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 511 census records available for the last name Apana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apana census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 164 immigration records available for the last name Apana. 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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Military Records

There are 89 military records available for the last name Apana. For the veterans among your Apana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apana lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Apana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Apana in 1956 was 39, and 52 in 2003.

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Apana Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: altered form of Chinese Ah Ping probably derived from Cantonese 阿平 or 阿炳 consisting of the vocative prefix 阿 (see Ah a prefix widely used before monosyllabic personal names).

In this context, the prefix 阿 signifies a familiar or affectionate address.

The terms 平 and 炳 are essential in understanding the complete meaning and context of the name.

平 (Ping) typically translates to 'peace' or 'flat,' while 炳 (Bing) means 'bright' or 'illuminate.'

Thus, the name carries cultural significance rooted in its Chinese origins.

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

Where is the Apana family from?

What did your Apana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apana.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

54%

Mechanic

20%

Carpenter

14%

Truck driver

14%

What Apana family records will you find?

What is the average Apana lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Apana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Apana in 1956 was 39, and 52 in 2003.

Apana Family History

Apana Surname Meaning

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Apana Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Apana

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Where is the Apana family from?

What did your Apana ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Apana family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Apana family history

What is the average Apana lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Apana family tree

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