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Apgar Family History

Apgar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Epgert: habitational name from a village in the Rhineland called Epgert.

The surname Epgert is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Apgar family from?

You can see how Apgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apgar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Apgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 69 Apgar families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Apgar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Apgar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apgar 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 Apgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apgar. 13% of Apgar men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Apgar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Apgar were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Apgar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Apgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apgar 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Apgar. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Apgar. For the veterans among your Apgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apgar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Apgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Apgar in 1951 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apgar 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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