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Applegat Family History

Applegat 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, Appleget, Applegarth, Appleman, Apple, Appleyard, Appleton

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Where is the Applegat family from?

You can see how Applegat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applegat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Applegat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Applegat families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Applegat's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Applegat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applegat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Applegat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applegat 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Applegat. 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 18 military records available for the last name Applegat. For the veterans among your Applegat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applegat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Applegat 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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