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Nappo Family History

Nappo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a potter from Calabrian nappo denoting a type of cup.

Variant of Nappa.

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


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Where is the Nappo family from?

You can see how Nappo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Nappo families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nappo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nappo families in 1920.
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What did your Nappo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nappo. 58% of Nappo men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Nappo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nappo were Stone Cutter and Dress Operator.

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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
    58%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Stone Cutter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    37%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Dress Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nappo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappo 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Nappo. 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 269 military records available for the last name Nappo. For the veterans among your Nappo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nappo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nappo in 1962 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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