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Origins of the Appleford surname

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Where do most Applefords live?

In 1921, most Applefords lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Applefords

How common is your surname?

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We have 3,200 records for the Appleford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Applefords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Appleford first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Applefords

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Applefords in 1921
Widow

17

Living On Own Means

14

Dressmaker

12

House Servant

12

Domestic Servant

10

Common Male occupations for Applefords in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

41

Yeoman

32

Farm Labourer

21

Musician

11

Carter

10

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