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Hapla Family History

Hapla 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: Halla, Kapla, Chapla, Hata, Hale, Papa, Sala, Kaplan, Falla, Hall

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Where is the Hapla family from?

You can see how Hapla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hapla families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Hapla families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Hapla's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Hapla families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hapla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hapla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapla 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hapla. 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 military records available for the last name Hapla. For the veterans among your Hapla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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