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Aplin Name Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Appling .

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


Similar surnames: Applin, Apling, Azlin, Allin, Apland, Asplin, Allan, Eplin, Ashlin

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Where is the Aplin family from?

You can see how Aplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Aplin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Aplin families living in Alabama. This was about 16% of all the recorded Aplin's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Aplin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aplin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aplin. 30% of Aplin men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Aplin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aplin were Manager 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Aplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aplin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aplin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Aplin. For the veterans among your Aplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aplin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Aplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aplin in 1951 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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