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Appledorf Family History

Appledorf 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: Appleyard, Appleton, Allendorf, Alsdorf, Appler, Apple, Applegarth

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Where is the Appledorf family from?

You can see how Appledorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appledorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Appledorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Appledorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Appledorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appledorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Appledorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Appledorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Appledorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appledorf 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Appledorf. 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 12 military records available for the last name Appledorf. For the veterans among your Appledorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appledorf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Appledorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Appledorf in 1973 was 63, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appledorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appledorf 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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