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Apker Family History

Apker Surname Meaning

Variant of Apgar a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Apker family from?

You can see how Apker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Apker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Apker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Apker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Apker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apker 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 Apker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teaching were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apker. 50% of Apker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Apker women worked as a Teaching.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Press Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teaching
    100%

What Apker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Apker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apker 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Apker. 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 434 military records available for the last name Apker. For the veterans among your Apker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Apker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Apker in 1946 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apker 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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