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Sindley Family History

Sindley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lindley, Kindley, Windley, Hindley, Sidley, Findley, Sindler, Singley

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Where is the Sindley family from?

You can see how Sindley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sindley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sindley families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Sindley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sindley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sindley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sindley 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 Sindley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sindley. 100% of Sindley 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 Sindley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Sindley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sindley 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sindley. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sindley. For the veterans among your Sindley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sindley lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Sindley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sindley in 1982 was 80, and 76 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sindley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sindley 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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