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Napkin Family History

Napkin 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: Rapkin, Hankin, Haskin, Makin, Lakin, Larkin, Papin, Malkin, Laskin

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Where is the Napkin family from?

You can see how Napkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Napkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Napkin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Napkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Napkin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Napkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napkin 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Napkin. 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 64 military records available for the last name Napkin. For the veterans among your Napkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napkin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Napkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Napkin in 1974 was 67, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napkin 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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