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Origins of the Applen surname

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About the Applens

We have a total number of 195 records for people with the last name Applen.

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Where do most Applens live?

In 1921, most Applens lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Applens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 178 records for the Applen surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Applens most likely to marry?

Hellingsons

&

Sparkses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Applens.

What are the most common Applen first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Jane

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Applen family members

Common jobs for Applens

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

Common Female occupations for Applens in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Domestic Servant

2

Assistant

1

Cornfectioner

1

Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Applens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

2

Coal Miner

2

Mate

2

...

2

Assistant Grocer

1

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