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Sinclar Family History

Sinclar Surname Meaning

see Sinclair.

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


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Where is the Sinclar family from?

You can see how Sinclar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinclar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinclar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Sinclar families living in Durham. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sinclar's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sinclar families in 1891.
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What did your Sinclar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sinclar. 100% of Sinclar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sinclar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sinclar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinclar 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Sinclar. 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 112 military records available for the last name Sinclar. For the veterans among your Sinclar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinclar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1971, in the United States, Sinclar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sinclar in 1968 was 85, and 69 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinclar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinclar 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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