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Happis Family History

Happis 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: Harris, Happe, Hatzis, Apps, Happ, Happel, Kappas, Hargis, Halpin

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Where is the Happis family from?

You can see how Happis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Happis family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Happis's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Happis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Happis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Happis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Happis. For the veterans among your Happis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happis 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 Happis

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