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Apostolou Family History

Apostolou Name Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Apostolos (see Apostolos ).

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


Similar surnames: Apostolos, Antoniou, Apostol, Apostle, Postle, Apollo, Agosto, Poston

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Where is the Apostolou family from?

You can see how Apostolou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apostolou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Apostolou families living in Washington. This was about 22% of all the recorded Apostolou's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Apostolou families in 1920.
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What did your Apostolou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apostolou. 39% of Apostolou men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Apostolou women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Chef
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Apostolou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apostolou 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Apostolou. 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 273 military records available for the last name Apostolou. For the veterans among your Apostolou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apostolou lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Apostolou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Apostolou in 1958 was 23, and 47 in 2003.

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