Origins of the Happell surname
About the Happells
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Interesting facts about Happell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Happells most likely to marry?
Chatseys
What are the most common Happell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Happells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Happells in 1921
Fund Holder
4
Dock Labourer
2
Proprietor Of Houses And Land
2
Byre Woman
1
Cotton Mill Worker
1
Commmon male occupations for Happells in 1921
Colliery Blacksmith
3
Labourer General
3
Cabinetmaker
2
General Labourer
2
Jobbing Smith
2
