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Happell Family History

Happell Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Hepple.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Happell family from?

You can see how Happell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Happell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Happell families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Happell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Happell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happell 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 Happell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Happell. 100% of Happell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Happell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happell 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Happell. 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 156 military records available for the last name Happell. For the veterans among your Happell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Happell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Happell in 1963 was 84, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happell 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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