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Appelt Family History

Appelt Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Appel with the addition of a post-medieval -t. See Appel

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


Similar surnames: Appel, Oppelt, Apel, Appell, Happel, Appold, Pappert, Apple, Oppel

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Where is the Appelt family from?

You can see how Appelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Appelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Appelt families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Appelt's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Appelt families in 1880.
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What did your Appelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appelt. 29% of Appelt men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Appelt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Appelt were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Appelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelt 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 983 immigration records available for the last name Appelt. 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 Appelt. For the veterans among your Appelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Appelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Appelt in 1962 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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