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Appehans Family History

Appehans Surname 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: Appelhans, Appelman, Appleman, Athans, Appel, Apps, Means, Copeland

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Appehans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appehans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Appehans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Appehans. For the veterans among your Appehans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appehans lifespan?

Average Appehans life expectancy in 1994 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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