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Saplin Family History

Saplin 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: Caplin, Sahlin, Salin, Taplin, Kaplin, Aplin, Karlin, Sabin, Maslin

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Where is the Saplin family from?

You can see how Saplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saplin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saplin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Saplin families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saplin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Saplin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saplin 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 Saplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saplin. 100% of Saplin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Saplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Saplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saplin 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Saplin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Saplin. For the veterans among your Saplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saplin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Saplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saplin in 1966 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saplin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saplin 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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