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Apley Family History

Apley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several minor places called Apley in Lincolnshire, Shropshire, or the Isle of Wight, or from Appley in Somerset and Chicksands Priory, Bedfordshire, or from Appley Bridge in Lancashire.

All are named with Old English æppel ‘apple’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

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


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Where is the Apley family from?

You can see how Apley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Apley families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Apley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Apley families in 1891.
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What did your Apley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Apley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apley 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Apley. 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 408 military records available for the last name Apley. For the veterans among your Apley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Apley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Apley in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apley 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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