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Smallegan Family History

Smallegan 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: Smallman, Smallen, Stallman, Alleman, Halligan, Milligan, Galligan

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Where is the Smallegan family from?

You can see how Smallegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smallegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smallegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Smallegan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Smallegan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smallegan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smallegan 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 Smallegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smallegan. 100% of Smallegan men worked as a Farming and 100% of Smallegan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Smallegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Smallegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smallegan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Smallegan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Smallegan. For the veterans among your Smallegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smallegan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Smallegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Smallegan in 1965 was 87, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smallegan 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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