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Appleton Family History

Appleton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the many places in all parts of England named Appleton from Old English æppeltūn ‘orchard’ (literally ‘apple enclosure’). Apples were particularly important in the Middle Ages as a food for survival through the winter.

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


Similar surnames: Stapleton, Poppleton, Castleton, Angleton, Appleby, Allerton, Alton

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Where is the Appleton family from?

You can see how Appleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Appleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 131 Appleton families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Appleton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Appleton families in 1911.
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What did your Appleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Appleton. 30% of Appleton men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Appleton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Appleton were Clerk and Dressmaker. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Student
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Dressmaker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 115,000 census records available for the last name Appleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appleton 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Appleton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Appleton. For the veterans among your Appleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appleton lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Appleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Appleton in 1947 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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