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Applegreen Family History

Applegreen Name 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, Applebee, Pilgreen, Applegarth, Appleman

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Where is the Applegreen family from?

You can see how Applegreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applegreen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Applegreen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Applegreen families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Applegreen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Applegreen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applegreen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Applegreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Applegreen. 100% of Applegreen men worked as a Farming. .

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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 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Applegreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applegreen 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Applegreen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Applegreen. For the veterans among your Applegreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applegreen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Applegreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Applegreen in 1966 was 72, and 67 in 1990.

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