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Appelby Family History

Appelby Surname Meaning

see Appleby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Appelby family from?

You can see how Appelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Appelby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Appelby families living in Northumberland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Appelby's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Appelby families in 1891.
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What did your Appelby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Appelby. 39% of Appelby men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Appelby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Appelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelby 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Appelby. 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 117 military records available for the last name Appelby. For the veterans among your Appelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Appelby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Appelby in 1965 was 73, and 98 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appelby 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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