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Sloppy Family History

Sloppy 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: Sleppy, Slappy, Sippy, Slowey, Sopp, Klopp, Sloper, Stopp, Sloop

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Where is the Sloppy family from?

You can see how Sloppy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloppy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sloppy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sloppy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sloppy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sloppy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloppy 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 Sloppy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sloppy. 35% of Sloppy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

What Sloppy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sloppy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloppy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sloppy. 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 498 military records available for the last name Sloppy. For the veterans among your Sloppy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloppy lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Sloppy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sloppy in 1945 was 40, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sloppy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sloppy 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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