This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Smaldone family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Smaldone Family History

Smaldone Surname Meaning

Italian: from an augmentative of smaldo, a variant of smalto ‘enamel’, hence a nickname meaning ‘hard as enamel’.

English: variant of Smalldon, a habitational name principally from Smalldon in Swimbridge (Devon) but perhaps also occasionally from Smalldane in Ospringe (Kent).

The Devon placename probably derives from Old English smæl ‘narrow, thin’ + dūn ‘hill’ while the Kent placename probably arises from Old English smæl + denu ‘valley’.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Smaldone family from?

You can see how Smaldone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smaldone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smaldone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Smaldone families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Smaldone's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Smaldone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smaldone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Smaldone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smaldone. 29% of Smaldone men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Smaldone women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smaldone were Painter and Operator.

View Census Data for Smaldone | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Smaldone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smaldone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smaldone census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Smaldone

Passenger Lists

There are 380 immigration records available for the last name Smaldone. 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.

View all Smaldone immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Smaldone. For the veterans among your Smaldone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Smaldone military records

You've only scratched the surface of Smaldone family history

Discover More

What is the average Smaldone lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smaldone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smaldone in 1957 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smaldone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smaldone 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Smaldone family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial