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Appalby Family History

Appalby 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: Appleby, Appley, Apple, Paley, Appel, Dalby, Apley, Walby, Appold

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Where is the Appalby family from?

You can see how Appalby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appalby family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Appalby families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 3 Appalby families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Appalby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Appalby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Appalby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appalby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Appalby. 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 Appalby. For the veterans among your Appalby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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