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Napes Family History

Napes 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: Naves, Papes, Mapes, Naples, Capes, Hayes, James, Sales, Gates, Capel

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Where is the Napes family from?

You can see how Napes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Napes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Napes families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Napes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Napes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Napes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napes 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Napes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Napes. For the veterans among your Napes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Napes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Napes in 1973 was 58, and 78 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napes 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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