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Smallidge Family History

Smallidge Surname Meaning

English: perhaps from smallage a kind of celery or parsley.

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


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Where is the Smallidge family from?

You can see how Smallidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smallidge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Smallidge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Smallidge families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smallidge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Smallidge families in 1891.
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What did your Smallidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smallidge. 39% of Smallidge men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Smallidge women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smallidge were Salesman and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smallidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smallidge 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Smallidge. 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 202 military records available for the last name Smallidge. For the veterans among your Smallidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smallidge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smallidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Smallidge in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smallidge 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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