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Appa Family History

Appa 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: Apa, Apps, Pappa, Cappa, Nappa, Zappa, Rappa, App, Gappa, Papa

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Where is the Appa family from?

You can see how Appa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Appa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Appa families living in Sussex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Appa's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Appa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appa 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 Appa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appa. 56% of Appa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Appa women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Appa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Appa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appa 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Appa. 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 133 military records available for the last name Appa. For the veterans among your Appa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Appa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Appa in 1969 was 82, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appa 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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