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Neapolitan Family History

Neapolitan 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: Napolitan, Napolitano, Napoletano, Kapitan, Apolinar, Napoli

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Where is the Neapolitan family from?

You can see how Neapolitan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neapolitan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Neapolitan families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Neapolitan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neapolitan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neapolitan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neapolitan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Neapolitan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Neapolitan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neapolitan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Neapolitan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Neapolitan. For the veterans among your Neapolitan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neapolitan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Neapolitan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neapolitan in 1964 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neapolitan 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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