This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Apking family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Apking Family History

Apking 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: Apling, Spring, King, Ping, Ayling, Arning, Alling, Hacking, Askin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Apking family from?

You can see how Apking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apking family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Apking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Apking family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Apking's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Apking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Apking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apking. 23% of Apking men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Apking | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Apking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Apking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apking census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Apking

Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Apking. 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.

View all Apking immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Apking. For the veterans among your Apking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Apking military records

You've only scratched the surface of Apking family history

Discover More

What is the average Apking lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Apking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Apking in 1962 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apking 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Apking family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial