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Napen Family History

Napen 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: Naden, Gapen, Papen, Capen, Hagen, Nolen, Kampen, Capel, Haren, Cape

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Where is the Napen family from?

You can see how Napen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Napen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Napen families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Napen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Napen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napen 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 132 census records available for the last name Napen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Napen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Napen. For the veterans among your Napen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Napen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Napen in 1971 was 81, and 62 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napen 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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