Connecticut ranked one of happiest states in U.S.

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Connecticut can surely put a smile on your face.

At least that is according to 24/7 Wall Street, which ranked Connecticut as the top 16th happiest state in the country. Using the 2019 Gallup Well-Being Index, which ranks states by multiple facets of their well-being, 24/7 Wall Street determined Connecticut's ranking in the top 20 happiest states.

Hawaii was able to take the first spot, with the highest number of "adults who get positive energy from friends and family every day" as well as the second-highest number of "adults who like what they do every day."

Other states in New England to have made the list include Vermont (#7), New Hampshire (#11) and Massachusetts (#17).

Click through the slideshow above to see the top 20 happiest states in the U.S.