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Napers Family History

Napers Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Capers, Nabers, Naber, Napper, Naves, Napier, Paper, Kappers, Raper

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Where is the Napers family from?

You can see how Napers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Napers families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Napers family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Napers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Napers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Napers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napers 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Napers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Napers. For the veterans among your Napers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Napers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Napers in 1970 was 59, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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