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Apteker Family History

Apteker Name 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: Spieker, Apter, Peter, Asker, Picker, Anker, Alter, Packer, Speer

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Where is the Apteker family from?

You can see how Apteker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apteker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Apteker families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Apteker's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Apteker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apteker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apteker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Apteker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Apteker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apteker 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Apteker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Apteker. For the veterans among your Apteker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apteker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Apteker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Apteker in 1966 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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