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Napolian Family History

Napolian 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: Napolitan, Napoli, Napoleon, Napolitano, Kaplan, Polman, Polin

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Where is the Napolian family from?

You can see how Napolian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Napolian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Napolian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Napolian families living in Kentucky. This was about 32% of all the recorded Napolian's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Napolian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Napolian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Napolian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Napolian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Napolian 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 Napolian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Napolian. For the veterans among your Napolian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Napolian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Napolian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Napolian in 1967 was 87, and 83 in 1994.

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