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Appelgate Family History

Appelgate Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Applegate, Appelhans, Appelman, Appelt, Appelbaum, Apple, Agate

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Where is the Appelgate family from?

You can see how Appelgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appelgate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Appelgate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Appelgate families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Appelgate's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Appelgate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appelgate 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 Appelgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appelgate. 29% of Appelgate men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Appelgate women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Appelgate were Soldier and Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Soldier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Appelgate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Appelgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appelgate 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Appelgate. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 244 military records available for the last name Appelgate. For the veterans among your Appelgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appelgate lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Appelgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Appelgate in 1962 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appelgate 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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