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Apple Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish Appel. Americanized form (translation into English) of German and Dutch Appel or German Apfel ‘apple’.

Americanized form (translation into English) of Estonian Õunapuu ‘apple-tree’ an arbitrary surname given to a peasant family by a manorial official.

In some cases also an Americanized form (translation into English) of Croatian Jabuka ‘apple tree apple’ applied either as a topographic name for someone living by an apple tree, an occupational name for a grower or seller of apples, or a nickname for someone supposed to resemble an apple in some way, e.g., in having bright red cheeks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Apple family from?

You can see how Apple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Apple families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Apple's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Apple families in 1891.
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What did your Apple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Apple. 100% of Apple 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 42,000 census records available for the last name Apple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apple 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Apple. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Apple. For the veterans among your Apple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apple lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Apple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Apple in 1940 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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