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Hapka Family History

Hapka 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: Hanka, Lapka, Hapke, Papka, Hupka, Hata, Papa, Laska, Hawk, Hanna

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Where is the Hapka family from?

You can see how Hapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hapka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hapka family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hapka's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hapka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hapka 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 Hapka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hapka. 24% of Hapka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hapka women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hapka were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hapka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Hapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapka 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Hapka. 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 138 military records available for the last name Hapka. For the veterans among your Hapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hapka in 1962 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hapka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hapka 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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