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Nappa Family History

Nappa Surname Meaning

Italian (southern) is a nickname derived from nappa, which means ‘gib large nose’ or possibly from a homonymous word that translates to ‘cockade bow.’

Alternatively, it may originate from (n)nappa, meaning ‘ingenue.’

This nickname also has roots in the Calabrian nappa, which translates to ‘clay dish.’

There is also a Sicilian homonym that means ‘dish,’ as well as ‘protruding chin’ which can refer to someone with few teeth.

Overall, the various meanings and interpretations of the term reflect the regional diversity within Italian dialects.

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


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You can see how Nappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nappa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nappa family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nappa's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Nappa families in 1911.
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What did your Nappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nappa. 38% of Nappa men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nappa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nappa were Helper and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Orpstoner
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappa 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Nappa. 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 250 military records available for the last name Nappa. For the veterans among your Nappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Nappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nappa in 1952 was 53, and 66 in 2003.

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