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Appelen Family History

Appelen 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: Apple, Appel, Appelman, Appell, Appelt, Appler, Applin, Appley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Appelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Appelen. 100% of Appelen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Appelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Appelen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Appelen. For the veterans among your Appelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Appelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Appelen in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appelen 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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