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Applebaum Family History

Applebaum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Appelbaum or Apfelbaum.

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


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Where is the Applebaum family from?

You can see how Applebaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applebaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Applebaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Applebaum families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Applebaum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Applebaum families in 1891.
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What did your Applebaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Applebaum. 50% of Applebaum men worked as a Ladies Tailor Presser and 90% of Applebaum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Applebaum were Cutter Tailors and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor Presser
    50%
  • Cutter Tailors
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Applebaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Applebaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applebaum 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Applebaum. 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 Applebaum. For the veterans among your Applebaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applebaum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Applebaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Applebaum in 1945 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Applebaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Applebaum 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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