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Happala Family History

Happala 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: Haapala, Zappala, Hakala, Hautala, Happel, Hatala, Seppala, Cappola

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Where is the Happala family from?

You can see how Happala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Happala families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Happala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Happala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happala 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 75 census records available for the last name Happala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happala 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Happala. 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 6 military records available for the last name Happala. For the veterans among your Happala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Happala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Happala in 1967 was 62, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Happala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happala 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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