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Aptel Family History

Aptel 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: Appel, Apel, Apfel, Apte, Apter, April, Peel, Angel, Alter, Eitel

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Where is the Aptel family from?

You can see how Aptel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aptel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aptel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Aptel families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Aptel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Aptel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aptel 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 Aptel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aptel. 100% of Aptel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Aptel women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Aptel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Aptel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aptel 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Aptel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Aptel. For the veterans among your Aptel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aptel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Aptel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Aptel in 1969 was 77, and 85 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aptel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aptel 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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