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Smallon Family History

Smallon 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: Mallon, Smallen, Scallon, Tallon, Salmon, Mallo, Malon, Swallow

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Where is the Smallon family from?

You can see how Smallon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smallon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smallon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Smallon families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Smallon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Smallon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smallon 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 99 census records available for the last name Smallon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smallon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smallon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Smallon. For the veterans among your Smallon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smallon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1984, in the United States, Smallon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Smallon in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smallon 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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