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Appenheimer Family History

Appenheimer 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: Oppenheimer, Oppenheim, Appenzeller, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer

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Where is the Appenheimer family from?

You can see how Appenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appenheimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Appenheimer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Appenheimer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 95% of all the recorded Appenheimer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Appenheimer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appenheimer 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 Appenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appenheimer. 42% of Appenheimer men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Appenheimer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Appenheimer were Buyer and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Butcher
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Buyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Dressmaker
    29%

What Appenheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Appenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appenheimer 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Appenheimer. 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 77 military records available for the last name Appenheimer. For the veterans among your Appenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appenheimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Appenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Appenheimer in 1965 was 78, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appenheimer 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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