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Applegard Family History

Applegard 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: Appleyard, Applegarth, Oppegard, Applegate, Legard, Appleman

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Where is the Applegard family from?

You can see how Applegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applegard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Applegard families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Applegard families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Applegard's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Applegard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applegard 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 Applegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Applegard. 100% of Applegard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Applegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applegard 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Applegard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Applegard. For the veterans among your Applegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applegard lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Applegard

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