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Sleppy Family History

Sleppy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Schläppi (see Schlappi) or of its German cognate Schleppi.

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


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Where is the Sleppy family from?

You can see how Sleppy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleppy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleppy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Sleppy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sleppy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sleppy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleppy 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 Sleppy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sleppy. 50% of Sleppy men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

What Sleppy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sleppy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleppy 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sleppy. 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 314 military records available for the last name Sleppy. For the veterans among your Sleppy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleppy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sleppy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sleppy in 1955 was 27, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sleppy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleppy 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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