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Nap Family History

Nap Name 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: Cap, Na, Nam, Napp, Nay, Nau, Yap, Pap, Vap, Han

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Where is the Nap family from?

You can see how Nap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nap family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Nap families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nap's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Nap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nap ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nap 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Nap. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nap. For the veterans among your Nap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nap lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nap in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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