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Napiera Family History

Napiera 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: Napier, Napper, Rapier, Napora, Papier, Napierala, Najera, Magiera

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Where is the Napiera family from?

You can see how Napiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napiera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Napiera families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Napiera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Napiera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napiera 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 13 census records available for the last name Napiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napiera 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Napiera. 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 3 military records available for the last name Napiera. For the veterans among your Napiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napiera lifespan?

Average Napiera life expectancy in 2000 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napiera 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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