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Appler Family History

Appler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eppler.

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


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Where is the Appler family from?

You can see how Appler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Appler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Appler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Appler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Appler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Appler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appler. 20% of Appler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Appler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Appler were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Appler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Appler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appler 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Appler. 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 693 military records available for the last name Appler. For the veterans among your Appler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Appler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Appler in 1958 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appler 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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