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Applestill Family History

Applestill 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: Applewhite, Appleton, Applequist, Estill, Appell, Austill, Apple

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Where is the Applestill family from?

You can see how Applestill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applestill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Applestill family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Applestill's in USA. California had the highest population of Applestill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applestill 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 47 census records available for the last name Applestill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applestill 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Applestill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Applestill. For the veterans among your Applestill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applestill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Applestill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Applestill in 1971 was 63, and 66 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Applestill 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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