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Slap Family History

Slap 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: Slay, Slape, Shan, Cap, Sala, Say, Shah, Alam, Lal, Slack

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Where is the Slap family from?

You can see how Slap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slap family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slap families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Slap families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Slap's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Slap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Slap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slap 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Slap. 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 567 military records available for the last name Slap. For the veterans among your Slap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slap lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Slap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slap in 1969 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slap 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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