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Singletary Name Meaning

English (Norfolk and Cambridgeshire): possibly a nickname from Middle English swingel-tre ‘swingletree’ i.e. either a board on which flax or hemp is swingled or the crossbar of a harrow to which the traces are attached. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Singley, Singleterry, Sneary, Singler, Singleton, Singer, Pingley

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Where is the Singletary family from?

You can see how Singletary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singletary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Singletary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Singletary families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Singletary's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Singletary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Singletary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Singletary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Singletary. 100% of Singletary men worked as an Agricultural Labourer. .

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Singletary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singletary 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Singletary. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Singletary. For the veterans among your Singletary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Singletary lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Singletary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1946. The average life expectancy for Singletary in 1941 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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