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Smalle Family History

Smalle 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: Small, Malle, Salle, Smalley, Smale, Smalls, Smallen, Sale, Mallet

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Where is the Smalle family from?

You can see how Smalle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smalle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Smalle families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smalle's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Smalle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalle 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 Smalle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smalle. 47% of Smalle men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Smalle women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smalle were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    27%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smalle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalle 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Smalle. 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 243 military records available for the last name Smalle. For the veterans among your Smalle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Smalle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smalle in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smalle 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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