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Appiah Family History

Appiah Surname Meaning

West African (Ghana): from an Akan male personal name of unexplained etymology.

The final h in Ghanaian names like this is characteristic Anglicization.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Appiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appiah family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Appiah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Appiah family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Appiah's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Appiah families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Appiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appiah 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Appiah. 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 24 military records available for the last name Appiah. For the veterans among your Appiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appiah lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Appiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Appiah in 1984 was 61, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appiah 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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