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Appold Family History

Appold Name Meaning

German:: from the ancient Germanic personal name Adabald composed of the elements adal ‘clan nobility’ + bald ‘brave courageous’. habitational name from Apolda in Thuringia.

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


Similar surnames: Rappold, Arnold, Bold, Armold, Appel, Happel, Harold, Konold, Fasold

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Where is the Appold family from?

You can see how Appold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Appold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Appold families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Appold's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Appold families in 1840.
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What did your Appold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appold. 45% of Appold men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Appold women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Appold were Machinist and At Home. .

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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
    45%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • At Home
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Appold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appold 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Appold. 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 614 military records available for the last name Appold. For the veterans among your Appold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Appold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Appold in 1958 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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