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Happl Family History

Happl 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: Happe, Happ, Happel, Happy, Apple, Hall, Hamel, Harp, Capel, Rapp

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Where is the Happl family from?

You can see how Happl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Happl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Happl families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Happl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Happl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happl 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 58 census records available for the last name Happl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Happl. 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 28 military records available for the last name Happl. For the veterans among your Happl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happl lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Happl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Happl in 1988 was 41, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happl 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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