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Naphin Family History

Naphin 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: Dauphin, Nathan, Papin, Caplin, Alphin, Lapin, Machin, Rapin, Naquin

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Where is the Naphin family from?

You can see how Naphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naphin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naphin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Naphin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 74% of all the recorded Naphin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Naphin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Naphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naphin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Naphin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Naphin. For the veterans among your Naphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naphin lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Naphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Naphin in 1986 was 79, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naphin 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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