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Smallen Family History

Smallen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Smullen.

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


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Where is the Smallen family from?

You can see how Smallen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smallen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smallen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Smallen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Smallen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Smallen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smallen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smallen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smallen. 23% of Smallen men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Smallen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smallen were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Knitter
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Smallen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smallen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smallen 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Smallen. 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 344 military records available for the last name Smallen. For the veterans among your Smallen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smallen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Smallen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Smallen in 1959 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smallen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smallen 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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