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Apsey Family History

Apsey Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Apps .

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


Similar surnames: Apley, Ansley, Lapsley, Abney, Adley, Arney, Massey, Asby, Ailey

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Where is the Apsey family from?

You can see how Apsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Apsey families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Apsey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Apsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apsey. 43% of Apsey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Apsey women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Apsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apsey 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Apsey. 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 623 military records available for the last name Apsey. For the veterans among your Apsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apsey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Apsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Apsey in 1956 was 53, and 50 in 2003.

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