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Napolean Family History

Napolean 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: Napoleon, Napoletano, Napoles, Napoleone, Napolitan, Nolen, Kaplan

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Where is the Napolean family from?

You can see how Napolean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napolean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Napolean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Napolean families living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Napolean's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Napolean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napolean 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 384 census records available for the last name Napolean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napolean 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Napolean. 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 36 military records available for the last name Napolean. For the veterans among your Napolean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napolean lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Napolean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Napolean in 1973 was 76, and 41 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napolean 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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