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Hapwell Family History

Hapwell 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: Harwell, Hipwell, Haswell, Capwell, Hartell, Maxwell, Chappell

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Where is the Hapwell family from?

You can see how Hapwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hapwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hapwell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hapwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hapwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Hapwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapwell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hapwell. 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 Hapwell. For the veterans among your Hapwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapwell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hapwell

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