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Happiness Family History

Happiness 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: Harkness, Harness, Caviness, Haines, Lajiness, Laginess, Hartness

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Where is the Happiness family from?

You can see how Happiness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happiness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Happiness family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Happiness's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Happiness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happiness 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 7 census records available for the last name Happiness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happiness 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Happiness. 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 7 military records available for the last name Happiness. For the veterans among your Happiness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happiness lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Happiness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Happiness in 1972 was 81, and 82 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Happiness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happiness 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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