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Smalldon Family History

Smalldon Surname Meaning

principally from Smalldon in Swimbridge (Devon) but perhaps occasionally from Smalldane in Ospringe (Kent). The Devon place-name probably derives from Old English smæl ‘narrow thin’ + dūn ‘hill’ while the Kent place-name probably derives from Old English smæl + denu ‘valley’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Smalldon family from?

You can see how Smalldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Smalldon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Smalldon families living in Devon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Smalldon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Smalldon families in 1891.
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What did your Smalldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smalldon. 100% of Smalldon men worked as a Mason and 68% of Smalldon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    13%
  • Assisting Caterer
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 155 immigration records available for the last name Smalldon. 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 172 military records available for the last name Smalldon. For the veterans among your Smalldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalldon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smalldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Smalldon in 1964 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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