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Apland Family History

Apland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several places from Old Norse apal ‘apple tree’ and land ‘land’.

Americanized form of Alsatian Erbland.

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


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Where is the Apland family from?

You can see how Apland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Apland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Apland families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Apland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Apland families in 1891.
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What did your Apland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apland. 42% of Apland men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Apland women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Apland were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Apland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Apland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apland 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Apland. 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 192 military records available for the last name Apland. For the veterans among your Apland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Apland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Apland in 1954 was 59, and 58 in 2004.

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