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Smalis Family History

Smalis 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: Malis, Salis, Smales, Smalls, Sales, Malik, Melis, Malin, Solis

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Where is the Smalis family from?

You can see how Smalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smalis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Smalis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Smalis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Smalis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitters Labourer Art Silk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smalis. 100% of Smalis men worked as a Fitters Labourer Art Silk.

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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 1939

  • Fitters Labourer Art Silk
    100%

What Smalis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Smalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalis 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Smalis. 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 35 military records available for the last name Smalis. For the veterans among your Smalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Smalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smalis in 1965 was 80, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smalis 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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