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Appleford Family History

Appleford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Appleford (Berkshire) which was named in Old English with æppel ‘apple’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


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Where is the Appleford family from?

You can see how Appleford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appleford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Appleford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Appleford families living in Hampshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Appleford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Appleford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appleford 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 Appleford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Appleford. 20% of Appleford men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Appleford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Appleford were Gardener and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Carter
    15%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Nil
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Appleford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Appleford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appleford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Appleford. 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 565 military records available for the last name Appleford. For the veterans among your Appleford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appleford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Appleford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Appleford in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appleford 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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