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Aplin Family History

Aplin Surname Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Appling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aplin family from?

You can see how Aplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Aplin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 189 Aplin families living in Somerset. This was about 21% of all the recorded Aplin's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Aplin families in 1891.
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What did your Aplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aplin. 9% of Aplin men worked as a Carpenter and 76% of Aplin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aplin were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aplin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Aplin. For the veterans among your Aplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aplin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Aplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aplin in 1951 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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