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Appold Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Apolda in Thuringia, or alternatively from the Germanic personal name Adabald, composed of adal ‘clan’, ‘nobility’ + bald ‘brave’, ‘courageous’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rappold, Arnold, Bold, Armold, Appel, Happel, Harold, Konold, Fasold

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Appold Family Origin

Where is the Appold family from?

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You can see how Appold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Appold families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Appold families living in Devon. This was about 91% of all the recorded Appold's in the UK. Devon had the highest population of Appold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Appold Family Occupations

What did your Appold ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Appold family was At Home. The most common Appold occupation in the USA was Laborer. 21% of Appold's were Laborers. Laborer, Tanner and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Appold.

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  • Laborer

    21%

  • Tanner

    21%

  • Farmer

    14%

  • At Home

    7%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Appold ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Appold Historical Records

What Appold family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Appold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appold census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Appold. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Appold. For the veterans among your Appold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Appold Life Expectancy

What is the average Appold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Appold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Appold in 1958 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appold 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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