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Appelton Family History

Appelton 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: Appelman, Appleton, Pelton, Appelt, Apperson, Alton, Elton, Alderton

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Where is the Appelton family from?

You can see how Appelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Appelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Appelton families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Appelton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Appelton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appelton 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 Appelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Appelton. 100% of Appelton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Appelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelton 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Appelton. 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 73 military records available for the last name Appelton. For the veterans among your Appelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelton lifespan?

Average Appelton life expectancy in 1997 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appelton 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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