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Appman Family History

Appman 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: Allman, Aikman, Ashman, Aman, Ahlman, Lipman, Arman, Asman, Appelman

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Where is the Appman family from?

You can see how Appman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Appman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Appman families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Appman's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Appman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appman 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 Appman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Appman. 25% of Appman men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Appman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Appman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Appman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Appman. For the veterans among your Appman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Appman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Appman in 1966 was 62, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appman 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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