Apley Family History

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Apley Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several minor places in Lincolnshire and Shropshire (Apley) or the Isle of Wight and Somerset (Appley), named with Old English æppel ‘apple’ + leah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Apsey, Tapley, Ashley, Manley, Batley, Hanley, Hatley, Coley, Adley

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Apley Family Origin

Where is the Apley family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Apley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Apley families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Apley families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Apley's in the USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Apley families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Apley Family Occupations

    What did your Apley ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Musician were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Apley. The most common Apley occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Apley's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Apley family was Brickmaker.

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    • Farmer

      45%

    • Laborer

      6%

    • Musician

      6%

    • Brickmaker

      3%

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

    Apley Historical Records

    What Apley family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Apley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Apley

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Apley. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Apley. For the veterans among your Apley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Apley Life Expectancy

    What is the average Apley lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Apley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Apley in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Apley

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Apley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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