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Apply 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, Appley, Appel, Apps, Apel, Apley, Apsey, Appleby, Appold, Ply

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Where is the Apply family from?

You can see how Apply families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apply family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Apply families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Apply families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Apply's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Apply families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Apply. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apply 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Apply. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Apply. For the veterans among your Apply ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apply lifespan?

Average Apply life expectancy in 1998 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apply 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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