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Naples Name Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Napoli or Spanish and Portuguese Nápoles (see Napoles ).

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


Similar surnames: Napoles, Sales, Gales, Nagle, Naves, Carles, Nails, Vales, Sarles

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Where is the Naples family from?

You can see how Naples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naples family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naples families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Naples family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Naples's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Naples families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naples surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naples ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naples. 30% of Naples men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Naples women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naples were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
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What Naples family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Naples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naples 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Naples. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Naples. For the veterans among your Naples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naples lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Naples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Naples in 1954 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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