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Appleman Family History

Appleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Appelman or its German cognate Appelmann. Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Apfelmann an artificial name or a metonymic occupational name from German Apfel ‘apple’ + Mann ‘man’.

It can also relate to its cognate Appelmann (see Appelman).

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


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Where is the Appleman family from?

You can see how Appleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appleman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Appleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Appleman family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Appleman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Appleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appleman 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 Appleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Appleman. 100% of Appleman 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Appleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appleman 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Appleman. 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 Appleman. For the veterans among your Appleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appleman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Appleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Appleman in 1944 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appleman 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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