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Happich Family History

Happich 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: Habich, Eppich, Herpich, Appiah, Happe, Kalich, Hatch, Pich, Laurich

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Where is the Happich family from?

You can see how Happich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Happich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Happich families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Happich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Happich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happich 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 Happich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Happich. 50% of Happich men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

What Happich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Happich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happich 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Happich. 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 157 military records available for the last name Happich. For the veterans among your Happich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Happich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Happich in 1970 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Happich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happich 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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