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Happke Family History

Happke 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: Happe, Hapke, Apple, Hake, Hanke, Huppe, Hoppe, Harke, Happ, Happel

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Where is the Happke family from?

You can see how Happke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Happke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Happke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Happke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Happke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Happke. 67% of Happke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Happke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happke 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Happke. 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 19 military records available for the last name Happke. For the veterans among your Happke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Happke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Happke in 1967 was 43, and 79 in 2003.

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