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App Family History

App Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Apprecht a variant of Albrecht. See also Albert.

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


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Where is the App family from?

You can see how App families moved over time by selecting different census years. The App family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most App families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 App families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded App's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of App families in 1891.
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What did your App ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named App. 17% of App men worked as a Farmer and 18% of App women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named App were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What App family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name App. Like a window into their day-to-day life, App 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 753 immigration records available for the last name App. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name App. For the veterans among your App ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average App lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, App life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for App in 1962 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your App 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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