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Apparley Family History

Apparley 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: Appley, Epperley, Apple, Barley, Paley, Varley, Parsley, Harley

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Where is the Apparley family from?

You can see how Apparley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apparley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Apparley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Apparley families living in Worcestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Apparley's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Apparley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Apparley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apparley 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 Apparley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Apparley. For the veterans among your Apparley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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