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Applin Name Meaning

English: variant of Appling .

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


Similar surnames: Aplin, Apling, Ashlin, Alphin, Appley, Acklin, Allin, Lappin, Asplin

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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 1840 there were 3 Applin families living in New Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Applin's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Applin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Applin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Applin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Applin. 26% of Applin men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Applin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Applin were Truck Driver and School Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • School Teacher
    10%
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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 USA, 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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