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Apeldoorn Family History

Apeldoorn 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: Verdoorn, Sheldon, Eldon, Hagedorn, Alborn, Ahlborn, Appleton, Alcorn

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Where is the Apeldoorn family from?

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What did your Apeldoorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Apeldoorn. 100% of Apeldoorn 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 286 census records available for the last name Apeldoorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apeldoorn 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Apeldoorn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Apeldoorn. For the veterans among your Apeldoorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apeldoorn lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Apeldoorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Apeldoorn in 1985 was 68, and 24 in 2004.

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