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Apicella Family History

Apicella Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Campania): from a diminutive of apa ‘bee’ probably applied as a nickname for an industrious person or possibly as a metonymic occupational name for a beekeeper. This surname is also found in southern France.

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


Similar surnames: Piselli, Abella, Patella, Frisella, Capella, Spinello, Aiello, Pella

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Where is the Apicella family from?

You can see how Apicella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apicella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Apicella families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Apicella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Apicella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apicella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apicella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Apicella. 15% of Apicella men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Apicella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Apicella were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    15%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 651 military records available for the last name Apicella. For the veterans among your Apicella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apicella lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Apicella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Apicella in 1953 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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