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Appuhn Family History

Appuhn 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: Applin, Apple, Appel, Apps, Kuhn, Huhn, Ahn, Pruyn, Pappan, Alphin

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Where is the Appuhn family from?

You can see how Appuhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appuhn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Appuhn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Appuhn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Appuhn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Appuhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appuhn 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 Appuhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appuhn. 100% of Appuhn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Appuhn women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Appuhn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Appuhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appuhn 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Appuhn. 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 480 military records available for the last name Appuhn. For the veterans among your Appuhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appuhn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Appuhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Appuhn in 1962 was 76, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appuhn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appuhn 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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