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Smallens Family History

Smallens 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: Smallen, Salles, Mallen, Smalley, Callens, Smullen, Saelens, Smalling

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Where is the Smallens family from?

You can see how Smallens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smallens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smallens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smallens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smallens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smallens 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 Smallens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smallens. 100% of Smallens women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Smallens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smallens 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Smallens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Smallens. For the veterans among your Smallens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smallens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Smallens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Smallens in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smallens 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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