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Applegarth Family History

Applegarth Surname Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: topographic name from northern Middle English applegarth ‘apple orchard’ (Old Norse apaldr ‘apple tree’ + garthr ‘enclosure’).

It may also be a habitational name from a place so named.

There are examples of this name in Cumbria and North and East Yorkshire.

Additionally, it can be found in the county of Dumfries.

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


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Where is the Applegarth family from?

You can see how Applegarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applegarth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Applegarth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Applegarth families living in Durham. This was about 71% of all the recorded Applegarth's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Applegarth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applegarth 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 Applegarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumbers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Applegarth. 25% of Applegarth men worked as a Plumbers Labourer and 74% of Applegarth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Applegarth were Farmer and Charwoman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumbers Labourer
    25%
  • Barman
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Charwoman
    4%

What Applegarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Applegarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applegarth 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Applegarth. 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 797 military records available for the last name Applegarth. For the veterans among your Applegarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applegarth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Applegarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Applegarth in 1959 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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