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Naper Family History

Naper Surname Meaning

see Napier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Naper family from?

You can see how Naper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Naper families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Naper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Naper families in 1911.
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What did your Naper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naper. 40% of Naper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Naper women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Naper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naper 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Naper. 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 425 military records available for the last name Naper. For the veterans among your Naper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Naper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Naper in 1966 was 56, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naper 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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