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Appling Family History

Appling Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Abelin, a pet form of Abel, which was a popular Middle English personal name.

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


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Where is the Appling family from?

You can see how Appling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Appling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Appling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Appling families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Appling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Appling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Appling 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 Appling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Appling. 29% of Appling men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Appling women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Appling were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Appling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Appling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Appling 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Appling. 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 Appling. For the veterans among your Appling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Appling lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Appling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Appling in 1947 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Appling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Appling 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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