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Apiel Family History

Apiel 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: Appel, Apel, Apfel, Ariel, Piel, Amiel, Daniel, Kiel, April, Peel

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Where is the Apiel family from?

You can see how Apiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Apiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Apiel families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Apiel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Apiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apiel 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 41 census records available for the last name Apiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apiel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Apiel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Apiel. For the veterans among your Apiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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