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Sindt Family History

Sindt Surname Meaning

German: from Sindo a short form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names formed with sind ‘journey’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Sindt family from?

You can see how Sindt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sindt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sindt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sindt families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sindt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sindt families in 1891.
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What did your Sindt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sindt. 48% of Sindt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sindt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sindt were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Sindt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sindt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sindt 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Sindt. 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 503 military records available for the last name Sindt. For the veterans among your Sindt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sindt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sindt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sindt in 1961 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sindt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sindt 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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