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Smalet Family History

Smalet 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: Smale, Smales, Sales, Sale, Mallet, Scales, Malek, Staley, Salem

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalet 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 4 census records available for the last name Smalet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalet 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Smalet. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smalet. For the veterans among your Smalet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalet lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Smalet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smalet in 1984 was 62, and 79 in 2000.

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