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Hapner Family History

Hapner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Höppner (see Hoeppner) or Heppner.

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


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Where is the Hapner family from?

You can see how Hapner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hapner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hapner families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hapner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hapner families in 1891.
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What did your Hapner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hapner. 28% of Hapner men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Hapner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hapner were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

What Hapner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hapner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapner 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Hapner. 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 683 military records available for the last name Hapner. For the veterans among your Hapner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hapner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hapner in 1960 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hapner 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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