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Napoleone Family History

Napoleone Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Napoleone probably derived from the ancient Germanic clan name Nibelung (see Niebling) under influence of the name of the Italian city of Naples (Napoli in Italian).

and the Italian vocabulary word leone ‘lion’.

See also Napoleon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Napoleone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napoleone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Napoleone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Napoleone families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Napoleone's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Napoleone families in 1920.
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What did your Napoleone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Napoleone. 70% of Napoleone men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    70%
  • Barber
    30%

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Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Napoleone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napoleone 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Napoleone. 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 177 military records available for the last name Napoleone. For the veterans among your Napoleone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napoleone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Napoleone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Napoleone in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napoleone 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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