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Nappel Family History

Nappel 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: Kappel, Appel, Napper, Happel, Rappel, Cappel, Capel, Happe, Napp

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Where is the Nappel family from?

You can see how Nappel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nappel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Nappel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nappel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nappel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nappel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Nappel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nappel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nappel. For the veterans among your Nappel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Nappel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nappel in 1974 was 63, and 71 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nappel 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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