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Apakian Family History

Apakian 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: Avakian, Azarian, Abajian, Apkarian, Papazian, Pabian, Arabian

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Where is the Apakian family from?

You can see how Apakian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apakian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Apakian family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Apakian's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Apakian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Apakian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apakian 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 Apakian. 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 48 military records available for the last name Apakian. For the veterans among your Apakian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apakian lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Apakian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Apakian in 1970 was 76, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apakian 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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