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Hapgood Family History

Hapgood Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Hopgood.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hapgood family from?

You can see how Hapgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapgood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hapgood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Hapgood families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hapgood's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hapgood families in 1891.
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What did your Hapgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hapgood. 100% of Hapgood men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Hapgood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hapgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapgood 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Hapgood. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hapgood. For the veterans among your Hapgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapgood lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hapgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hapgood in 1954 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hapgood 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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