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Naplin Family History

Naplin 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: Caplin, Taplin, Kaplin, Aplin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Kaplan, Malin

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Where is the Naplin family from?

You can see how Naplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naplin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Naplin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Naplin family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naplin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Naplin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naplin 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 Naplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naplin. 100% of Naplin men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Naplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Naplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naplin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Naplin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Naplin. For the veterans among your Naplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naplin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Naplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Naplin in 1971 was 83, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naplin 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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