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Hapkin Family History

Hapkin 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: Hankin, Haskin, Harkin, Hopkin, Rapkin, Hain, Chaplin, Makin, Hakim

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Where is the Hapkin family from?

You can see how Hapkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hapkin families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hapkin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hapkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hapkin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Hapkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapkin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hapkin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hapkin. For the veterans among your Hapkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapkin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hapkin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hapkin

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