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Slappey Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Schläppi (see Schlappi ) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname. Compare Sleppy .

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


Similar surnames: Sleppy, Clapper, Sapper, Glaspey, Tarpey, Shanley, Plankey, Lahey

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Where is the Slappey family from?

You can see how Slappey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slappey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slappey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Slappey families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Slappey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Slappey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slappey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slappey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slappey. 38% of Slappey men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Slappey women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slappey were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slappey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slappey 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Slappey. 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 674 military records available for the last name Slappey. For the veterans among your Slappey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slappey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Slappey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Slappey in 1957 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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