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Happs Family History

Happs Surname Meaning

variant of Apps.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Happs family from?

You can see how Happs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Happs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Happs families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Happs's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Happs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happs 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 Happs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Happs. 50% of Happs men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Happs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Happs were Colliery Haulage (below) Heavy Worker and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Colliery Haulage (below) Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Household Duties
    9%

What Happs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Happs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happs 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Happs. 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 177 military records available for the last name Happs. For the veterans among your Happs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Happs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Happs in 1968 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Happs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happs 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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