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Smalla Family History

Smalla 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: Spalla, Small, Skalla, Smalls, Sala, Falla, Stella, Scala, Palla

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Where is the Smalla family from?

You can see how Smalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smalla families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Smalla families living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smalla's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Smalla families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalla 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 Smalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smalla. 64% of Smalla men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smalla women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smalla were Farmer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Smalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Smalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalla 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Smalla. 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 28 military records available for the last name Smalla. For the veterans among your Smalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Smalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smalla in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smalla 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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