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Sloaf Family History

Sloaf Name 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: Shoaf, Sloan, Sloat, Sloas, Leaf, Sloman, Slott, Slay, Loar, Sloma

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Where is the Sloaf family from?

You can see how Sloaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloaf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sloaf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sloaf families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sloaf's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sloaf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloaf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sloaf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sloaf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Sloaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloaf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sloaf. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sloaf. For the veterans among your Sloaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloaf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Sloaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sloaf in 1971 was 77, and 83 in 1989.

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