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Slapper Family History

Slapper Surname 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: Clapper, Klapper, Sapper, Slappey, Klepper, Stopper, Skipper, Knapper

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Where is the Slapper family from?

You can see how Slapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slapper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slapper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Slapper families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Slapper's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Slapper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slapper 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 Slapper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slapper. 50% of Slapper men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Slapper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Tailoring Machiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Slapper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Slapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slapper 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Slapper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Slapper. For the veterans among your Slapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slapper lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Slapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Slapper in 1969 was 73, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slapper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slapper 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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