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Apar Family History

Apar 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, Azar, Amar, Apgar, Agar, Aparo, Abar, Spar, Aper, Pan

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Where is the Apar family from?

You can see how Apar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Apar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Apar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Apar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apar. 100% of Apar men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Apar women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Apar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Apar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apar 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Apar. 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 21 military records available for the last name Apar. For the veterans among your Apar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Apar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Apar in 1966 was 76, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apar 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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