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Appleak Family History

Appleak 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, Appleman, Appleby, Appler, Appley, Appel, Peak, Bleak

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Where is the Appleak family from?

You can see how Appleak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appleak family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Appleak family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Appleak's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Appleak families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appleak 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 1 census records available for the last name Appleak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appleak 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Appleak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Appleak. For the veterans among your Appleak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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