# Can I find particular individuals in the NAPP data?

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Can I find particular individuals in the NAPP data?

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Yes. Samples will contain names (NAMELAST, NAMEFRST) and addresses (ADDRESS). However, some data are only samples, so there is no guarantee any given individual will be in the dataset.

Please note that NAPP data can be used only for academic research. Use of the data for genealogy is expressly prohibited in the user license agreement to which all persons must agree.