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Apellaniz Family History

Apellaniz 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: Arellanes, Pelland, Arellano, Capellan, Alaniz, Pella, Penland

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

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Apellaniz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apellaniz 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Apellaniz. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Apellaniz. For the veterans among your Apellaniz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apellaniz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Apellaniz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Apellaniz in 1969 was 75, and 38 in 2002.

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