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Appelhagen Family History

Appelhagen 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, Falkenhagen, Greenhagen, Verhagen, Gruenhagen

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Appelhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelhagen 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Appelhagen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Appelhagen. For the veterans among your Appelhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelhagen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Appelhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Appelhagen in 1972 was 71, and 84 in 1994.

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