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Smalls Family History

Smalls Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Small with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Smalls family from?

You can see how Smalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smalls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Smalls families living in Norfolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Smalls's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Smalls families in 1891.
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What did your Smalls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Basket Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smalls. 100% of Smalls men worked as a Basket Maker and 94% of Smalls women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Basket Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Smalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalls 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Smalls. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Smalls. For the veterans among your Smalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smalls lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Smalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Smalls in 1941 was 28, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smalls 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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