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Happenny Family History

Happenny 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: Halfpenny, Happe, Penny, Happel, Kappen, Halpern, Harpenau, Tenpenny

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Where is the Happenny family from?

You can see how Happenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happenny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Happenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Happenny families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Happenny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Happenny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happenny 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 Happenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Happenny. 50% of Happenny men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Happenny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Happenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happenny 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Happenny. 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 57 military records available for the last name Happenny. For the veterans among your Happenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happenny lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Happenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Happenny in 1953 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Happenny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happenny 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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