This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Apeland family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Apeland Family History

Apeland 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: Apland, Ashland, Copeland, Ireland, Wieland, Eland, Penland, Wakeland

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Apeland family from?

You can see how Apeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apeland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Apeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Apeland families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Apeland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Apeland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apeland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Apeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apeland. 44% of Apeland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Apeland women worked as a Teacher.

View Census Data for Apeland | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Apeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Apeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apeland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Apeland

Passenger Lists

There are 567 immigration records available for the last name Apeland. 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.

View all Apeland immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Apeland. For the veterans among your Apeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Apeland military records

You've only scratched the surface of Apeland family history

Discover More

What is the average Apeland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Apeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Apeland in 1965 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apeland 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Apeland family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial