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Appleson Family History

Appleson 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: Appleton, Appleman, Asleson, Apperson, Apple, Allison, Napoleon

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Where is the Appleson family from?

You can see how Appleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Appleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Appleson families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Appleson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Appleson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appleson 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 Appleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Appleson. 100% of Appleson 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 281 census records available for the last name Appleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appleson 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Appleson. 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 34 military records available for the last name Appleson. For the veterans among your Appleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appleson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Appleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Appleson in 1969 was 74, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appleson 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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