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Napp Family History

Napp Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Nabb 1 and Altered form of German Knapp.

German: metonymic occupational name for a bowl and cup maker from Middle Low German nap ‘bowl mug’

or alternatively from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with an element cognate with Old High German (gi-)nāda ‘grace benevolence’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Napp family from?

You can see how Napp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Napp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Napp families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Napp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Napp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napp 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 Napp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coalman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Napp. 50% of Napp men worked as a Coalman and 100% of Napp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coalman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Napp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napp 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 756 immigration records available for the last name Napp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Napp. For the veterans among your Napp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napp lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Napp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Napp in 1950 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Napp 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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