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Nappila Family History

Nappila 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: Nappa, Zappia, Kauppila, Zappala, Cappola, Nappier, Nappi, April

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Where is the Nappila family from?

You can see how Nappila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nappila family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nappila's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nappila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nappila 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 12 census records available for the last name Nappila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappila 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nappila. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nappila. For the veterans among your Nappila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappila lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nappila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nappila in 1968 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nappila 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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