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Napler Family History

Napler 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: Kapler, Napper, Nadler, Napier, Nagler, Naples, Waller, Galler

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Where is the Napler family from?

You can see how Napler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Napler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Napler families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Napler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Napler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Napler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Wife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Napler. 100% of Napler women worked as a House Wife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Napler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Napler. 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 89 military records available for the last name Napler. For the veterans among your Napler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napler lifespan?

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