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Apters Family History

Apters 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, Arters, Alters, Alter, Salters, Matters, Kappers, Capers

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Where is the Apters family from?

You can see how Apters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Apters family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Apters's in USA. New York had the highest population of Apters families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apters 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 12 census records available for the last name Apters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apters 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Apters. 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 Apters. For the veterans among your Apters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apters lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Apters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Apters in 1973 was 69, and 63 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apters 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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