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Happonen Family History

Happonen 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: Halonen, Zappone, Happe, Leppanen, Hanninen, Capone, Happel, Halphen

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Where is the Happonen family from?

You can see how Happonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happonen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Happonen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Happonen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Happonen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Happonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happonen 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 119 census records available for the last name Happonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happonen 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Happonen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Happonen. For the veterans among your Happonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happonen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Happonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Happonen in 1968 was 72, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happonen 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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