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Smals Family History

Smals 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, Smale, Seals, Smales, Smalls, Sala, Sales, Sale, Mars, Scala

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Where is the Smals family from?

You can see how Smals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smals family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smals families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Smals family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smals's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Smals families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smals surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Smals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smals 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Smals. 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 29 military records available for the last name Smals. For the veterans among your Smals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smals lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Smals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smals in 1965 was 64, and 5 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smals 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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