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Hapes Family History

Hapes 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: Hayes, Papes, Hales, Hawes, Hames, Hypes, Mapes, Hares, Hanes, Hopes

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Where is the Hapes family from?

You can see how Hapes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hapes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hapes families living in Kentucky. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hapes's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hapes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hapes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hapes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hapes. 78% of Hapes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hapes women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Hapes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapes 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hapes. 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 286 military records available for the last name Hapes. For the veterans among your Hapes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hapes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hapes in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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