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Appelson Family History

Appelson 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: Apperson, Appelman, Abelson, Aspenson, Adelson, Askelson, Epperson

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Where is the Appelson family from?

You can see how Appelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Appelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Appelson families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Appelson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Appelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Appelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Appelson. 100% of Appelson men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Appelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Appelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Appelson. 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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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Appelson. For the veterans among your Appelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Appelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Appelson in 1967 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appelson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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