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Appeld Family History

Appeld 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: Appel, Appold, Appell, Appelt, Apple, Kappel, Apel, Happel, Oppel

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Where is the Appeld family from?

You can see how Appeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Appeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Appeld families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Appeld's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Appeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Appeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Appeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appeld 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Appeld. 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 4 military records available for the last name Appeld. For the veterans among your Appeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appeld lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Appeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Appeld in 1977 was 93, and 86 in 1995.

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