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Apsley Family History

Apsley Surname Meaning

variant of Aspley. This metathesized form of the name has been established in Ireland since the 16th century. see Epsley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Apsley family from?

You can see how Apsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Apsley families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Apsley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Apsley families in 1891.
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What did your Apsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Apsley. 82% of Apsley 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Apsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apsley 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Apsley. 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 226 military records available for the last name Apsley. For the veterans among your Apsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apsley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Apsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Apsley in 1963 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apsley 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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