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Appe Family History

Appe 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: Apple, Happe, Appel, Apps, Rappe, Tappe, Apte, App, Lappe, Pope

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Where is the Appe family from?

You can see how Appe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Appe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Appe family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Appe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Appe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appe 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 Appe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appe. 100% of Appe men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Appe women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Appe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Appe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appe 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Appe. 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 Appe. For the veterans among your Appe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Appe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Appe in 1964 was 59, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appe 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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