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Apson Family History

Apson 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: Anson, Ipson, Upson, Rapson, Papson, Mapson, Axson, Ayson, Son, Alton

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Where is the Apson family from?

You can see how Apson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Apson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Apson families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Apson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Apson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apson 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 Apson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Apson. 100% of Apson 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 173 census records available for the last name Apson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apson 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Apson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Apson. For the veterans among your Apson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Apson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Apson in 1970 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apson 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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