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Appoldt Family History

Appoldt 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: Appold, Rappold, Appelt, Apple, Arnold, Appel, Apollo, Rapport, Polt

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Where is the Appoldt family from?

You can see how Appoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appoldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Appoldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Appoldt families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Appoldt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Appoldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appoldt 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 146 census records available for the last name Appoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appoldt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Appoldt. 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 53 military records available for the last name Appoldt. For the veterans among your Appoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appoldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Appoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Appoldt in 1967 was 91, and 31 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appoldt 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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