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Haapola Family History

Haapola 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: Haapala, Paavola, Hakola, Harpole, Cappola, Harpold, Harold, Parola

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Where is the Haapola family from?

You can see how Haapola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haapola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haapola family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haapola's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Haapola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haapola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Haapola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haapola 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Haapola. 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 12 military records available for the last name Haapola. For the veterans among your Haapola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haapola lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Haapola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Haapola in 1968 was 45, and 65 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haapola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haapola 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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