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Nappin Family History

Nappin Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Napton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nappin family from?

You can see how Nappin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nappin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Nappin families living in Middlesex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nappin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nappin families in 1891.
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What did your Nappin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laboratory Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nappin. 20% of Nappin men worked as a Laboratory Assistant and 92% of Nappin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nappin were Bench Fitter Mechanical and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Laboratory Assistant
    20%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    20%
  • Farmworker
    20%
  • Bench Fitter Mechanical
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nappin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappin 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Nappin. 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 192 military records available for the last name Nappin. For the veterans among your Nappin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nappin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nappin in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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