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Appenfeldt Family History

Appenfeldt 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: Neuenfeldt, Ihlenfeldt, Sappenfield, Rosenfeldt, Penfold, Langenfeld

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Where is the Appenfeldt family from?

You can see how Appenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appenfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Appenfeldt family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Appenfeldt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Appenfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appenfeldt 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 Appenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Appenfeldt. 60% of Appenfeldt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Appenfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Appenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appenfeldt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Appenfeldt. 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 43 military records available for the last name Appenfeldt. For the veterans among your Appenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Appenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Appenfeldt in 1962 was 71, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appenfeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appenfeldt 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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