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Appelberg Family History

Appelberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements apel ‘apple tree’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Appelberg family from?

You can see how Appelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Appelberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Appelberg families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Appelberg's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Appelberg families in 1891.
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What did your Appelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appelberg. 34% of Appelberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Appelberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Appelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Appelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelberg 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Appelberg. 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 84 military records available for the last name Appelberg. For the veterans among your Appelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Appelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Appelberg in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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