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Apterman Family History

Apterman 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: Alterman, Ackerman, Waterman, Perman, Angerman, Appelman, Alderman

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Where is the Apterman family from?

You can see how Apterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apterman family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Apterman family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Apterman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Apterman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Apterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apterman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Apterman. 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 military records available for the last name Apterman. For the veterans among your Apterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apterman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Apterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Apterman in 1972 was 87, and 95 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apterman 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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