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Applby Family History

Applby 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: Appleby, Appley, Apple, Apley, Eppley, Appler, Applin, Paley, Appel

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Where is the Applby family from?

You can see how Applby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Applby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Applby families living in South Carolina. This was about 68% of all the recorded Applby's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Applby families in 1880.
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What did your Applby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Applby. 100% of Applby men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Applby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Applby. 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 14 military records available for the last name Applby. For the veterans among your Applby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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