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Apperson Family History

Apperson Surname Meaning

Scottish Irish and English: reduced form of Scottish Gaelic Mac a' Phearsain, a name that was taken to Ireland; see McPherson.

This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. Compare Epperson.

Altered form of Epperson 1, a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Apperson family from?

You can see how Apperson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apperson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apperson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Apperson families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Apperson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Apperson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apperson 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 Apperson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Apperson. 100% of Apperson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Apperson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apperson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Apperson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Apperson. For the veterans among your Apperson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apperson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Apperson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Apperson in 1951 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apperson 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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