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Hapa Family History

Hapa 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: Hata, Papa, Apa, Haga, Haba, Hada, Rapa, Hara, Happ, Lapa

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Where is the Hapa family from?

You can see how Hapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hapa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hapa families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hapa's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hapa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hapa 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 Hapa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hapa. 100% of Hapa men worked as a Proprietor Butcher.

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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

  • Proprietor Butcher
    100%

What Hapa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Hapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapa 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hapa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hapa. For the veterans among your Hapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Hapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hapa in 1967 was 78, and 18 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hapa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hapa 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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