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Appelley Family History

Appelley 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: Pelley, Appell, Appley, Epperley, Apple, Capelle, Peller, Pelle

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Where is the Appelley family from?

You can see how Appelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Appelley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Appelley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Appelley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Appelley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appelley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Appelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Appelley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Appelley. For the veterans among your Appelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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