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Nappala Family History

Nappala 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: Zappala, Haapala, Seppala, Nappa, Cappola, Kapala, Apple, La Sala

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Where is the Nappala family from?

You can see how Nappala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappala family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Nappala family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nappala's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nappala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nappala 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 21 census records available for the last name Nappala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappala 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nappala. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nappala. For the veterans among your Nappala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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