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Apana Name Meaning

Hawaiian: altered form of Chinese Ah Ping probably derived from Cantonese 阿平 or 阿炳 consisting of the vocative prefix 阿 (see Ah a prefix widely used before monosyllabic personal names) + 平 or 炳 (see Ping Bing ).

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


Similar surnames: Arana, Akana, Pan, Pang, Papa, Rana, Dana, Apa, Arata, Span

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Where is the Apana family from?

You can see how Apana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Apana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Apana families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Apana's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Apana families in 1920.
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What did your Apana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apana. 54% of Apana 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Apana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apana 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Apana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Apana. For the veterans among your Apana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apana lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Apana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Apana in 1956 was 39, and 52 in 2003.

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