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Apil Family History

Apil 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: April, Apel, Basil, Kil, Apple, Amin, Apa, Capel, Ahl, Pal

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Where is the Apil family from?

You can see how Apil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Apil families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Apil families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Apil's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Apil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apil 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 Apil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Apil. 100% of Apil men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Apil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Apil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apil 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Apil. 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 13 military records available for the last name Apil. For the veterans among your Apil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apil lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Apil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Apil in 1973 was 89, and 69 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apil 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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