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Apau Family History

Apau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Apa, Pau, Akau, Pan, Pak, Pu, Abu, Paul, Papa, Abad

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Where is the Apau family from?

You can see how Apau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Apau families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Apau's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Apau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Apau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apau 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Apau. 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 12 military records available for the last name Apau. For the veterans among your Apau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apau lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Apau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Apau in 1983 was 61, and 55 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apau 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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