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Applin Family History

Applin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Appling.

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


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Where is the Applin family from?

You can see how Applin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Applin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Applin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Applin families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Applin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Applin families in 1891.
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What did your Applin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Applin. 18% of Applin men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Applin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Applin were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Social Worker
    12%
  • Brewers Clerk
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Applin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Applin 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Applin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Applin. For the veterans among your Applin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Applin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Applin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Applin in 1948 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Applin 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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