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Apleby Family History

Apleby 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: Apley, Appleby, Axley, Alley, Umpleby, Rapley, Apsey, Tapley, Alexy

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Where is the Apleby family from?

You can see how Apleby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apleby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apleby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Apleby families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Apleby's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Apleby families in 1891.
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What did your Apleby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apleby. 100% of Apleby men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Apleby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apleby 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Apleby. 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 18 military records available for the last name Apleby. For the veterans among your Apleby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apleby lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apleby

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