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Apes Family History

Apes 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: Ades, Apps, Ames, Apel, Ares, Papes, Ales, Akes, Mapes, Anes

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Where is the Apes family from?

You can see how Apes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Apes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Apes families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Apes's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Apes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apes 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 Apes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apes. 100% of Apes men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Apes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Apes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apes 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Apes. 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 90 military records available for the last name Apes. For the veterans among your Apes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Apes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Apes in 1963 was 73, and 46 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apes 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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