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Happus Family History

Happus 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: Kappus, Happe, Apps, Happ, Happel, Kappas, Haus, Hanus, Chappuis

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Where is the Happus family from?

You can see how Happus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Happus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Happus families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Happus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Happus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happus 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 24 census records available for the last name Happus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Happus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Happus. For the veterans among your Happus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happus lifespan?

Average Happus life expectancy in 1995 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Happus 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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