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Smallfield Family History

Smallfield Surname Meaning

From Smallfield in Bradfield (WR Yorks), named with Old English smæl ‘narrow thin’ + feld ‘open country’, this location carries significant historical linguistic roots.

It reflects the descriptive nature of Old English place names, which often provided insights into the geography or characteristics of an area.

Interestingly, there is also reference to a lost place that bears a similar name, located in Sussex or Kent.

Such connections between places suggest a rich tapestry of history and nomenclature that extends beyond the immediate location.

This intertwining of language and geography offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of English place names over time.

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


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You can see how Smallfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smallfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smallfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Smallfield families living in Surrey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Smallfield's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Smallfield families in 1891.
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What did your Smallfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smallfield. 64% of Smallfield 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Drapers Assistant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smallfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smallfield 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Smallfield. 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 133 military records available for the last name Smallfield. For the veterans among your Smallfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smallfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smallfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Smallfield in 1963 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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