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Appen Family History

Appen 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: Appel, Kappen, Aspen, Tappen, Lappen, Allen, Apple, Kampen, Happe

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Where is the Appen family from?

You can see how Appen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Appen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Appen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Appen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Appen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Appen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appen 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Appen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Appen. For the veterans among your Appen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Appen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Appen in 1984 was 86, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appen 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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