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Aptekar Family History

Aptekar 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: Apter, Pekar, Alter, Pear, Smrekar, Spear, Apgar, Spieker, Spehar

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Where is the Aptekar family from?

You can see how Aptekar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aptekar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Aptekar families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Aptekar's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Aptekar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aptekar 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 Aptekar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aptekar. 67% of Aptekar men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

What Aptekar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Aptekar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aptekar 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Aptekar. 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 32 military records available for the last name Aptekar. For the veterans among your Aptekar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aptekar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Aptekar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Aptekar in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aptekar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aptekar 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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