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Origins of the Applin surname

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About the Applins

We have a total number of 3715 records for people with the last name Applin.

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Where do most Applins live?

In 1921, most Applins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Applins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,380 records for the Applin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1704.

Who were Applins most likely to marry?

Woffords

&

Browns

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Applins.

What are the most common Applin first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Applins

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

Common Female occupations for Applins in 1921
Dressmaker

33

Laundress

18

Living On Own Means

16

General Servant Domestic

9

House Servant

7

Common Male occupations for Applins in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

17

Farmer

16

Tailor

10

Carpenter

7

Factory Labourer

7

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