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Hape Family History

Hape 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: Hale, Hare, Hase, Hope, Happe, Cape, Pape, Hake, Haye, Hage

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Where is the Hape family from?

You can see how Hape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hape family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hape families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Hape families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hape's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hape families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hape ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hape. 25% of Hape men worked as a Trapper. .

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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 1921

  • Trapper
    25%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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What Hape family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hape 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Hape. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hape. For the veterans among your Hape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hape lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hape in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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