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Nappers Family History

Nappers 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, Kappers, Knapper, Napier, Tapper, Capers, Kapper, Nipper

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Where is the Nappers family from?

You can see how Nappers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nappers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nappers families living in Alabama. This was about 78% of all the recorded Nappers's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Nappers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Nappers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappers 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nappers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nappers. For the veterans among your Nappers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Nappers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nappers in 1977 was 58, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nappers 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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