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Origins of the Applegarth surname

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Where do most Applegarths live?

In 1921, most Applegarths lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Applegarths

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,050 records for the Applegarth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Applegarths most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Applegarth first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Applegarths

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

Common Female occupations for Applegarths in 1921
Butcher

10

Annuitant

6

Housekeeper

6

Servant

6

Living On Own Means

5

Common Male occupations for Applegarths in 1921
Farmer

23

Butcher

22

Coal Miner

12

Farmers Son

12

Yeoman

11

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