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Apitz Family History

Apitz Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Abitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Apitz family from?

You can see how Apitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Apitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Apitz families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Apitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Apitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apitz 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 Apitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apitz. 53% of Apitz men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Apitz women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Apitz were Accountant and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Accountant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Apitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Apitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apitz 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Apitz. 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 523 military records available for the last name Apitz. For the veterans among your Apitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Apitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Apitz in 1958 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apitz 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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