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Aptner Family History

Aptner 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, Alter, Kastner, Abner, Ortner, Cotner, Kantner, Lattner

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Aptner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aptner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Aptner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Aptner. For the veterans among your Aptner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aptner lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Aptner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Aptner in 1985 was 81, and 94 in 1995.

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