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Smalan Family History

Smalan 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: Malan, Sala, Malin, Scala, Madan, Balan, Malon, Salas, Sagan, Salman

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Where is the Smalan family from?

You can see how Smalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Smalan families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Smalan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Smalan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Smalan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Smalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Smalan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smalan. For the veterans among your Smalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalan lifespan?

Average Smalan life expectancy in 1993 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smalan 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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