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Hap Family History

Hap 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: Han, Hay, Ham, Cap, Ha, Harp, Hai, Haw, Hau, Happ

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Where is the Hap family from?

You can see how Hap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hap family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hap family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hap's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hap families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hap 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 Hap ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hap 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Hap. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hap. For the veterans among your Hap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hap lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hap in 1972 was 68, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hap 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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