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Appell Family History

Appell Name Meaning

Swedish: soldier's name from appell ‘(military) call muster’. Americanized form of German Appel .

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


Similar surnames: Appelt, Appel, Ansell, Antell, Aspell, Adell, Asbell, Dupell, Arnell

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Where is the Appell family from?

You can see how Appell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Appell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Appell families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Appell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Appell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Appell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Appell. 100% of Appell 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Appell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Appell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Appell. For the veterans among your Appell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Appell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Appell in 1955 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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