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Happleton Family History

Happleton 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: Appleton, Hazleton, Hambleton, Poppleton, Halton, Hazelton, Hampton

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Where is the Happleton family from?

You can see how Happleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Happleton families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Happleton family living in Glamorgan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Happleton's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 3 other counties had the highest population of Happleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happleton 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 57 census records available for the last name Happleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happleton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Happleton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Happleton. For the veterans among your Happleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happleton lifespan?

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