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Apelbaum Family History

Apelbaum 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: Apfelbaum, Appelbaum, Elbaum, Applebaum, Welbaum, Pflaum, Pelham

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Where is the Apelbaum family from?

You can see how Apelbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apelbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Apelbaum families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Apelbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Apelbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apelbaum 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 Apelbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brick Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apelbaum. 50% of Apelbaum men worked as a Brick Mason.

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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

  • Brick Mason
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Apelbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Apelbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apelbaum 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Apelbaum. 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 62 military records available for the last name Apelbaum. For the veterans among your Apelbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apelbaum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Apelbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Apelbaum in 1960 was 56, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apelbaum 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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