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Appelle Family History

Appelle 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: Appell, Apple, Capelle, Pelle, Appel, Cappello, Cappella, Aspell

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Where is the Appelle family from?

You can see how Appelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Appelle families living in Alaska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Appelle's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Appelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Appelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Appelle. 100% of Appelle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Appelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelle 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Appelle. 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 37 military records available for the last name Appelle. For the veterans among your Appelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Appelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Appelle in 1964 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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