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Apos Family History

Apos 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: Amos, Apps, Aros, Kos, Aho, Roos, Apa, Post, Capo, Aro

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Where is the Apos family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apos 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 Apos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apos. 100% of Apos men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Apos women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Apos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apos 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Apos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Apos. For the veterans among your Apos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Apos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Apos in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apos 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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