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Happerfield Family History

Happerfield 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: Haverfield, Sappenfield, Dangerfield, Hairfield, Holderfield

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Where is the Happerfield family from?

You can see how Happerfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happerfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Happerfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Happerfield families living in Somerset. This was about 97% of all the recorded Happerfield's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Happerfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happerfield 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 Happerfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Happerfield. 46% of Happerfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    46%
  • Private Means
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
  • Household Duties
    19%

What Happerfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Happerfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happerfield 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Happerfield. 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 28 military records available for the last name Happerfield. For the veterans among your Happerfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happerfield lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Happerfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Happerfield in 1977 was 80, and 62 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Happerfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happerfield 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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