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Nappin Name Meaning

probably a variant of Napton .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lappin, Tappin, Nappi, Napp, Napper, Coppin, Papin, Caplin, Pappan

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Where is the Nappin family from?

You can see how Nappin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nappin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nappin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Nappin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nappin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nappin families in 1840.
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What did your Nappin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nappin. 100% of Nappin 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Nappin. 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 192 military records available for the last name Nappin. For the veterans among your Nappin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nappin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nappin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nappin in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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