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Happner Family History

Happner 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: Heppner, Hapner, Happe, Harper, Hopper, Napper, Kappler, Tapper

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Where is the Happner family from?

You can see how Happner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Happner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Happner families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Happner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Happner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happner 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 Happner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Happner. 24% of Happner men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Happner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Happner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happner 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Happner. 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 124 military records available for the last name Happner. For the veterans among your Happner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Happner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Happner in 1965 was 73, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Happner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happner 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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