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Apara Family History

Apara 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: Para, Amara, Avara, Aparo, Papa, Bara, Apa, Abarca, Arora, Vara

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Where is the Apara family from?

You can see how Apara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Apara families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Apara's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Apara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apara 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 Apara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apara. 50% of Apara men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist Helper
    50%

What Apara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Apara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apara 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Apara. 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 4 military records available for the last name Apara. For the veterans among your Apara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apara lifespan?

Average Apara life expectancy in 1987 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apara 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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