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Slappy Family History

Slappy Surname Meaning

Variant of Slappey a surname of Swiss German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slappy family from?

You can see how Slappy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slappy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slappy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Slappy families living in Georgia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Slappy's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Slappy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slappy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slappy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slappy. 42% of Slappy men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Slappy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slappy were Farming and Sewing.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Cook
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Sewing
    14%

What Slappy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slappy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slappy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Slappy. 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 289 military records available for the last name Slappy. For the veterans among your Slappy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slappy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Slappy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Slappy in 1959 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slappy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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