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Apelby Family History

Apelby 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: Akeley, Apel, Selby, Shelby, Apley, Welby, Appleby, Bielby, Melby

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Where is the Apelby family from?

You can see how Apelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apelby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apelby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Apelby families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Apelby's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Apelby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Apelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apelby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Apelby. 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 9 military records available for the last name Apelby. For the veterans among your Apelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apelby lifespan?

Average Apelby life expectancy in 1991 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apelby 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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