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Haapoja Family History

Haapoja 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: Haapala, Haataja, Paavola, Hakola, Raposa, Harpole, Napora, Cappola

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Where is the Haapoja family from?

You can see how Haapoja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haapoja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haapoja families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haapoja's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Haapoja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haapoja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haapoja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haapoja. 38% of Haapoja men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Bridge Carpenter
    25%
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What Haapoja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Haapoja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haapoja 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Haapoja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Haapoja. For the veterans among your Haapoja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haapoja lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Haapoja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Haapoja in 1969 was 66, and 90 in 2000.

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