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Apke Family History

Apke 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: Ake, Apte, Papke, Kapke, Hapke, Abke, Pike, Duke, Asker, Anker

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Where is the Apke family from?

You can see how Apke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Apke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Apke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Apke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Apke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apke 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 Apke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apke. 47% of Apke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Apke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Apke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Apke. 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 88 military records available for the last name Apke. For the veterans among your Apke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Apke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Apke in 1962 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apke 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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