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Applan Family History

Applan 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: Applin, Kaplan, Apple, Appelman, Allan, Appleman, Pappan, Polan, Alan

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Where is the Applan family from?

You can see how Applan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Applan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Applan families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Applan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Applan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Applan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Applan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Applan. For the veterans among your Applan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Applan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Applan in 1965 was 68, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Applan 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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