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Nappier Family History

Nappier Surname Meaning

English: variant of Napier. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Nappier family from?

You can see how Nappier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nappier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nappier families living in Surrey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nappier's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nappier families in 1891.
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What did your Nappier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nappier. 100% of Nappier 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nappier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nappier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nappier 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nappier. 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 713 military records available for the last name Nappier. For the veterans among your Nappier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappier lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nappier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nappier in 1945 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nappier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nappier 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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