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Apkin Family History

Apkin 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: Askin, Atkin, Arkin, Akin, Aikin, Aplin, Rapkin, April, Amin, Albin

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Where is the Apkin family from?

You can see how Apkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Apkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Apkin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Apkin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Apkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apkin 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 Apkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apkin. 60% of Apkin 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
    60%
  • Common Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Apkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apkin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Apkin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Apkin. For the veterans among your Apkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apkin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Apkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Apkin in 1979 was 85, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apkin 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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