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Happold Family History

Happold 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: Appold, Rappold, Harpold, Harold, Happel, Harpole, Hapgood, Haubold

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Where is the Happold family from?

You can see how Happold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Happold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Happold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Happold families living in North Carolina. This was about 73% of all the recorded Happold's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Happold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Happold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Happold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Happold. 50% of Happold 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Happold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Happold 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Happold. 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 204 military records available for the last name Happold. For the veterans among your Happold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Happold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Happold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Happold in 1963 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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