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Naphen Family History

Naphen 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: Napper, Nathan, Napier, Halphen, Kappen, Sapien, Wathen, Naden, Achen

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Where is the Naphen family from?

You can see how Naphen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naphen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naphen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Naphen families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Naphen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Naphen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naphen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Naphen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naphen. 100% of Naphen men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Naphen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Naphen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Naphen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naphen 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Naphen. 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 157 military records available for the last name Naphen. For the veterans among your Naphen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naphen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Naphen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Naphen in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naphen 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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