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Appley Family History

Appley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Apley.

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


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Where is the Appley family from?

You can see how Appley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Appley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Appley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Appley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Appley families in 1891.
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What did your Appley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Appley. 100% of Appley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Appley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appley 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Appley. 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 553 military records available for the last name Appley. For the veterans among your Appley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Appley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Appley in 1955 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appley 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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