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Apfield Family History

Apfield 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: Field, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Byfield, Mayfield, Hatfield

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Where is the Apfield family from?

You can see how Apfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Apfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Apfield families living in Sussex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Apfield's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Apfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Apfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apfield 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Apfield. 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 4 military records available for the last name Apfield. For the veterans among your Apfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apfield lifespan?

Average Apfield life expectancy in 1968 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apfield 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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