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Slope Family History

Slope 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: Slape, Sloper, Slote, Slone, Shope, Swope, Loge, Stone, Pope, Stowe

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Where is the Slope family from?

You can see how Slope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slope family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slope families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Slope families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Slope's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Slope families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slope 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 Slope ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slope. 85% of Slope 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Shorthand Typist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slope 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Slope. 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 152 military records available for the last name Slope. For the veterans among your Slope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slope lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Slope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slope in 1962 was 74, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slope

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slope 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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