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Sinclaire Family History

Sinclaire Surname Meaning

see Sinclair.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sinclaire family from?

You can see how Sinclaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinclaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinclaire families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 35 Sinclaire families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sinclaire's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sinclaire families in 1891.
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What did your Sinclaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinclaire. 28% of Sinclaire men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Sinclaire women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinclaire were Clerk and Worper.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Worper
    20%

What Sinclaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sinclaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinclaire 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Sinclaire. 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 221 military records available for the last name Sinclaire. For the veterans among your Sinclaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinclaire lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sinclaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sinclaire in 1965 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinclaire 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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