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Smallis Family History

Smallis 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: Sallis, Mallis, Smalls, Allis, Mellis, Malis, Millis, Fallis, Smillie

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Where is the Smallis family from?

You can see how Smallis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smallis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smallis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Smallis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smallis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smallis 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 35 census records available for the last name Smallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smallis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Smallis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Smallis. For the veterans among your Smallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smallis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Smallis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Smallis in 1972 was 89, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smallis 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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