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Napping Family History

Napping 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: Lapping, Tipping, Topping, Copping, Lappin, Kipping, Hopping, Lamping

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Where is the Napping family from?

You can see how Napping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napping family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Napping families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Napping's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Napping families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napping 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 81 census records available for the last name Napping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napping 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Napping. 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 Napping. For the veterans among your Napping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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