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Slupe Family History

Slupe 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: Slape, Saupe, Shupe, Luce, Lupo, Snape, Luke, Lipe, Plume, Clune

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Where is the Slupe family from?

You can see how Slupe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slupe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slupe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Slupe families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Slupe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slupe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slupe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slupe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slupe. 37% of Slupe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Slupe women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Slupe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slupe 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Slupe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Slupe. For the veterans among your Slupe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slupe lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Slupe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Slupe in 1940 was 41, and 67 in 2003.

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