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Apell Family History

Apell Name 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: Pell, Apel, Adell, Capell, Aspell, Appell, Spell, Amell, Abell, Bell

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Where is the Apell family from?

You can see how Apell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Apell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Apell families living in Connecticut. This was about 18% of all the recorded Apell's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Apell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apell. 60% of Apell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Apell women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Apell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apell 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Apell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Apell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Apell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Apell in 1959 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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