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Applen Family History

Applen Surname 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: Apple, Appler, Applin, Appley, Allen, Appel, Kappler, Palen, Arlen

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Where is the Applen family from?

You can see how Applen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Applen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Applen families living in Channel Islands. This was about 31% of all the recorded Applen's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Applen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Applen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Applen. 30% of Applen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Applen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Applen were Proprietor and Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Applen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Applen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Applen. For the veterans among your Applen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Applen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Applen in 1959 was 56, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Applen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Applen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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