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Nappen Family History

Nappen 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: Napper, Kappen, Tappen, Lappen, Kampen, Happe, Kappel, Napp, Appel

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Where is the Nappen family from?

You can see how Nappen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nappen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Nappen families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nappen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nappen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nappen 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 Nappen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gas Tractor Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nappen. 34% of Nappen men worked as a Gas Tractor Engineer.

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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

  • Gas Tractor Engineer
    34%
  • Textile
    34%
  • Road Foreman
    34%

What Nappen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Nappen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Nappen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nappen. For the veterans among your Nappen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Nappen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nappen in 1956 was 46, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nappen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nappen 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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