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Apelman Family History

Apelman 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: Appelman, Abelman, Adelman, Spelman, Allman, Selman, Polman, Kelman

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Where is the Apelman family from?

You can see how Apelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Apelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Apelman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Apelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Apelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Apelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apelman 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Apelman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Apelman. For the veterans among your Apelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apelman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Apelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Apelman in 1975 was 24, and 82 in 2004.

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