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Appia Family History

Appia Name 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: Zappia, Appiah, April, Apple, Apa, Appel, Apps, Pappa, Attia, Lupia

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Where is the Appia family from?

You can see how Appia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Appia family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Appia's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Appia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Appia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Appia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Appia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appia 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Appia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Appia. For the veterans among your Appia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appia lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Appia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Appia in 2001 was 41, and 34 in 2002.

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