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Origins of the Aplen surname

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About the Aplens

We have a total number of 119 records for people with the last name Aplen.

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Where do most Aplens live?

In 1921, most Aplens lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Aplens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 110 records for the Aplen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1635.

Who were Aplens most likely to marry?

Harrises

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Younces

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Aplens.

What are the most common Aplen first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Aplens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Aplens in 1921
At Home

1

Dressmaker

1

Flax Spinner

1

Gen Domestic Servant Unemployed

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Aplens in 1921
Laborer

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

Carman

2

Farmer

2

Mariner

2

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