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Apella Family History

Apella 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: Pella, Abella, Capella, Avella, Stella, Palla, Capelle, Pelle, Apollo

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Where is the Apella family from?

You can see how Apella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apella family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Apella family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Apella's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Apella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Apella. 100% of Apella 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Apella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apella 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Apella. 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 military records available for the last name Apella. For the veterans among your Apella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Apella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Apella in 1962 was 65, and 77 in 1998.

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