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Haap Family History

Haap Surname 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: Haar, Harp, Haag, Haas, Haan, Happ, Haaf, Raap, Heap, Haab

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Where is the Haap family from?

You can see how Haap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haap family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Haap families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Haap's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haap families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haap ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Haap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Haap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haap 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Haap. 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 94 military records available for the last name Haap. For the veterans among your Haap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haap lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Haap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Haap in 1966 was 88, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haap ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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