Origins of the Applegate surname
About the Applegates
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Interesting facts about Applegate
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Applegate surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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Our tell us which families married Applegates.
What are the most common Applegate first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Applegates
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Applegates in 1921
Dressmaker
36
Laundress
21
General Servant Domestic
17
Domestic Servant
16
Servant
15
Common male occupations for Applegates in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
42
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
32
Farmer
22
Lab
22
Farm Labourer
21
