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Appelebaum Family History

Appelebaum 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: Appelbaum, Applebaum, Apfelbaum, Pottebaum, Appleyard, Appelhans

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Where is the Appelebaum family from?

You can see how Appelebaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelebaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Appelebaum family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Appelebaum's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Appelebaum families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Appelebaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelebaum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Appelebaum. 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 2 military records available for the last name Appelebaum. For the veterans among your Appelebaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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