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Apai Family History

Apai 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: Apa, Arai, Pai, Asai, Pan, Pak, Papa, Cai, Abad, April

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Where is the Apai family from?

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

In 1940, Seaming Union Overall was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apai. 100% of Apai women worked as a Seaming Union Overall.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seaming Union Overall
    100%

What Apai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Apai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apai 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Apai. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Apai. For the veterans among your Apai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apai lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Apai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Apai in 1974 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apai 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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