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Haanpaa Family History

Haanpaa 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: Haapala, Hanna, Handa, Haan, Hannam, Hannula, Handal, Haataja, Hannan

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Where is the Haanpaa family from?

You can see how Haanpaa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haanpaa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Haanpaa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Haanpaa families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Haanpaa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Haanpaa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haanpaa 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 Haanpaa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haanpaa. 34% of Haanpaa men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Haanpaa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Haanpaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haanpaa 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Haanpaa. 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 82 military records available for the last name Haanpaa. For the veterans among your Haanpaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haanpaa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haanpaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Haanpaa in 1964 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haanpaa 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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