The ancestors of the name Appleyarde date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence near an orchard, or in the settlement of Appleyard in Yorkshire. In either case, the name is ultimately derived from the Old English words æppel, meaning apple, and geard, meaning enclosure.
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Early Origins of the Appleyarde family
The surname Appleyarde was first found in the counties of Yorkshire and Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times. They retained their estates after the Norman invasion in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Appleyarde family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Appleyarde research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1379, 1606 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Appleyarde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Appleyarde Spelling Variations
Appleyarde has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Appleyarde have been found, including Appleyard, Appleyeard, Appelyard, Apelyard and many more.
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Early Notables of the Appleyarde family
Notables of this surname at this time include: Anne Appleyard, wife of Robert Bedingfield, Solicitor General to Queen Elizabeth I; and Sir Mathew Appleyard (1606-1669), an English Royalist military commander. He was "the son of Thomas Appleyard, the descendant of... Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Appleyarde Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Appleyarde family
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Appleyardes to arrive on North American shores: Elizabeth Appleyard who settled in Rappahannock, Virginia in 1729; Thomas Appleyard settled in Virginia in 1663; David Appleyard settled in New York state in 1820.
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