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Napell Family History

Napell 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: Capell, Nadell, Capel, Capelle, Pell, Lasell, Apel, Napoli, Nell

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Where is the Napell family from?

You can see how Napell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Napell families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Napell families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Napell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Napell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napell 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 26 census records available for the last name Napell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Napell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Napell. For the veterans among your Napell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napell lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Napell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Napell in 1987 was 85, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napell 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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