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Appele Family History

Appele 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: Apple, Appel, Appell, Appelt, Kappel, Abele, Apel, Happel, Oppel

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Where is the Appele family from?

You can see how Appele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Appele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Appele families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Appele's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Appele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Appele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appele 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Appele. 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 5 military records available for the last name Appele. For the veterans among your Appele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appele lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Appele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Appele in 1969 was 67, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appele 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.

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