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Hapworth Family History

Hapworth 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: Hepworth, Hayworth, Papworth, Haworth, Walworth, Hackworth, Hoxworth

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Where is the Hapworth family from?

You can see how Hapworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hapworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hapworth families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Hapworth's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hapworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hapworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hapworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loom Fixer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hapworth. 17% of Hapworth men worked as a Loom Fixer. .

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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

  • Loom Fixer
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Partner Manager
    17%
  • Winder Room
    17%
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What Hapworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Hapworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapworth 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hapworth. 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 71 military records available for the last name Hapworth. For the veterans among your Hapworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapworth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hapworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hapworth in 1967 was 77, and 63 in 2002.

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