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Slofer Family History

Slofer 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: Sloper, Sloyer, Stofer, Slover, Slifer, Sofer, Flower, Storer, Blower

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Where is the Slofer family from?

You can see how Slofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Slofer families living in Indiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Slofer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Slofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slofer 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 Slofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slofer. 100% of Slofer men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Slofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Slofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slofer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Slofer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Slofer. For the veterans among your Slofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Slofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Slofer in 1963 was 91, and 79 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slofer 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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