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Haapa Family History

Haapa 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: Hata, Papa, Hanna, Haar, Apa, Harp, Happe, Haag, Halla, Haas

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Where is the Haapa family from?

You can see how Haapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haapa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haapa family living in California. This was about 13% of all the recorded Haapa's in USA. California and 7 other states had the highest population of Haapa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haapa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haapa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haapa. 43% of Haapa 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Longshoreman
    29%
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What Haapa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Haapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haapa 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Haapa. 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 45 military records available for the last name Haapa. For the veterans among your Haapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haapa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Haapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Haapa in 1964 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

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