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Applebee Family History

Applebee Name Meaning

English: variant of Appleby .

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


Similar surnames: Appleget, Albee, Albea, Solesbee, Ferrebee, Beebee, Allee, Oglesbee

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Where is the Applebee family from?

You can see how Applebee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applebee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Applebee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Applebee families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Applebee's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Applebee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applebee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Applebee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Applebee. 27% of Applebee men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Applebee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Applebee were Mechanic and Servant. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Nurse
    8%
  • Servant
    8%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Applebee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applebee 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Applebee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Applebee. For the veterans among your Applebee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applebee lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Applebee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Applebee in 1944 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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