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Aptead Family History

Aptead 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: Anstead, Stead, Apte, Aprea, Apter, Abad, Halstead, Alter, Apa, Read

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Where is the Aptead family from?

You can see how Aptead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aptead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Aptead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Aptead families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Aptead's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Aptead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Aptead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aptead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Aptead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aptead. For the veterans among your Aptead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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