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Apo Family History

Apo Surname Meaning

Filipino: from apo a kinship term in Tagalog and various other languages of the Philippines denoting the reciprocal relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild.

It may also mean ‘master’ or ‘elder’.

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


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Where is the Apo family from?

You can see how Apo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Apo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Apo families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Apo's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Apo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apo 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 Apo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apo. 36% of Apo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Apo women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Sailor
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Apo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Apo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apo 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Apo. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Apo. For the veterans among your Apo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Apo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Apo in 1957 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apo 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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