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Happenstall Family History

Happenstall 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: Hippensteel, Hasenstab, Saltonstall, Henshall, Aspinwall, Chappell

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Where is the Happenstall family from?

You can see how Happenstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happenstall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Happenstall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Happenstall families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Happenstall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Happenstall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Happenstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happenstall 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Happenstall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Happenstall. For the veterans among your Happenstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happenstall lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Happenstall

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