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Napsey Family History

Napsey 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: Apsey, Massey, Napper, Ramsey, Napier, Halsey, Lapsley, Tansey

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Where is the Napsey family from?

You can see how Napsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Napsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Napsey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Napsey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Napsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Napsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Napsey. 100% of Napsey women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Napsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Napsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napsey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Napsey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Napsey. For the veterans among your Napsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napsey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Napsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Napsey in 1970 was 69, and 56 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napsey 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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