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Happley Family History

Happley 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: Appley, Hartley, Halley, Hanley, Apple, Hawley, Happe, Harley, Hadley

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Where is the Happley family from?

You can see how Happley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Happley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Happley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Happley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Happley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happley 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 162 census records available for the last name Happley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Happley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Happley. For the veterans among your Happley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Happley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Happley in 1967 was 69, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happley 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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