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Napson Family History

Napson 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: Rapson, Papson, Mapson, Nason, Samson, Parson, Jason, Kaplon, Anson

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Where is the Napson family from?

You can see how Napson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Napson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Napson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Napson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Napson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Napson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Napson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Napson. For the veterans among your Napson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napson lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Napson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Napson in 1987 was 76, and 45 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napson 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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