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Smalian Family History

Smalian 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: Malin, Salman, Milian, Smallman, Salin, Malan, Safian, Scallan

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Where is the Smalian family from?

You can see how Smalian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Smalian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smalian family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smalian's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Smalian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalian 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 97 census records available for the last name Smalian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalian 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Smalian. 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 111 military records available for the last name Smalian. For the veterans among your Smalian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Smalian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smalian in 1968 was 73, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smalian 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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