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Sinelaw Family History

Sinelaw 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: Sindelar, Sinegal, Kinlaw, Senecal, Sinai, Singler, Kivela, Sindel

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Where is the Sinelaw family from?

You can see how Sinelaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinelaw family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Sinelaw families living in West Lothian. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sinelaw's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Sinelaw families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Sinelaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinelaw 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sinelaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sinelaw. For the veterans among your Sinelaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinelaw

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