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Happersett Family History

Happersett Name 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: Hassett, Kappers, Hargett, Pappert, Cappelletti, Caspersen, Harnett

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Where is the Happersett family from?

You can see how Happersett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happersett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Happersett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Happersett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Happersett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Happersett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happersett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Happersett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Happersett. 100% of Happersett men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Happersett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Happersett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happersett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Happersett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 466 military records available for the last name Happersett. For the veterans among your Happersett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happersett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Happersett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Happersett in 1955 was 31, and 88 in 2003.

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