Researching Peter Appleyard
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 2738 people with the Appleyard surname? In that year Appleyard was ranked number 1446 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Peter means "A Rock" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Peter Appleyard on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Peter Appleyard and the Appleyard Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 2776 people with the Appleyard surname in the UK? Appleyard is now ranked number 1921 for popularity in the UK. |
Appleyard Genealogy Databases
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Some Famous People called Peter Appleyard
Peter Appleyard
Peter Appleyard, (26 August 1928 – 17 July 2013) was a British–Canadian jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and composer.
He spent most of his life living and performing in the city of Toronto where for many years he was a popular performer in the city's nightclubs and hotels. He also played and recorded with many of the city's orchestras and was featured on Canadian television and radio programs.
In the early 1970s he drew wide acclaim for his performances with Benny Goodman's jazz sextet with which he toured internationally. In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his being an "internationally renowned vibraphonist [who] has represented the Canadian jazz community across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Australia".
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