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Smallbones Family History

Smallbones Surname Meaning

variant of Smallbone with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Smallbones family from?

You can see how Smallbones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smallbones family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smallbones families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Smallbones families living in Hampshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Smallbones's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Smallbones families in 1891.
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What did your Smallbones ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smallbones. 50% of Smallbones men worked as an Engineers Fitter and 90% of Smallbones women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smallbones were Railway Clerk and Houseduties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineers Fitter
    50%
  • Railway Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Houseduties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Smallbones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smallbones 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Smallbones. 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 149 military records available for the last name Smallbones. For the veterans among your Smallbones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smallbones lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Smallbones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Smallbones in 1981 was 66, and 61 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smallbones 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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