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Origins of the Apperley surname

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About the Apperleys

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Where do most Apperleys live?

In 1921, most Apperleys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Apperleys

How common is your surname?

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We have 4,020 records for the Apperley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1681.

Who were Apperleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Apperley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Apperleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Apperleys in 1921
Laundress

18

Dressmaker

16

Domestic Servant

15

General Servant Domestic

12

Servant

10

Common Male occupations for Apperleys in 1921
Farmer

18

Agricultural Labourer

15

Carpenter

15

Farm Labourer

14

General Labourer

11

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