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Apperley Family History

Apperley Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Apperley in Deerhurst (Gloucestershire) which derives from Old English apuldor ‘apple-tree’ + lēah ‘open woodland’.

Possibly also a habitational name from Apperley Bridge in Eccleshill (Yorkshire) or from Apperley Dene (Northumberland).

However, evidence for the surname in northern England is wanting.

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


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Where is the Apperley family from?

You can see how Apperley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apperley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Apperley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 177 Apperley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Apperley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Apperley families in 1891.
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What did your Apperley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Apperley. 22% of Apperley men worked as a Farmer and 65% of Apperley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Apperley were Public Works Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Public Works Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Apperley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apperley 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Apperley. 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 537 military records available for the last name Apperley. For the veterans among your Apperley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apperley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Apperley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Apperley in 1965 was 67, and 66 in 2003.

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