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Origins of the Smally surname

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About the Smallys

We have a total number of 1075 records for people with the last name Smally.

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Where do most Smallys live?

In 1921, most Smallys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Smallys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 892 records for the Smally surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Smallys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Smallys.

What are the most common Smally first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Smallys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Smallys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

12

House Servant

7

House Keeper

5

Weaver Cotton

5

Charwoman

4

Common Male occupations for Smallys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

15

Coal Miner

7

Tailor

5

Cotton Weaver

4

Farmer

4

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