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Happekotte Family History

Happekotte 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: Aydelotte, Pelotte, Nageotte, Caplette, Cappetta, Hackett, Rappaport

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Where is the Happekotte family from?

You can see how Happekotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happekotte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Happekotte families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Happekotte's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Happekotte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happekotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Happekotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Happekotte. 100% of Happekotte women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Happekotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Happekotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happekotte 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Happekotte. 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 Happekotte. For the veterans among your Happekotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happekotte lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Happekotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Happekotte in 1981 was 77, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happekotte 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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