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Apherson Family History

Apherson 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: Pherson, Apperson, Anderson, Person, Amberson, Mcpherson, Akerson

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Where is the Apherson family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apherson. 100% of Apherson men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Apherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apherson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Apherson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Apherson. For the veterans among your Apherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apherson

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