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Sinkle Family History

Sinkle 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: Finkle, Single, Winkle, Tinkle, Hinkle, Sinkler, Dinkle, Kinkle

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Where is the Sinkle family from?

You can see how Sinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sinkle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Sinkle families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinkle's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Sinkle families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Sinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sinkle. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sinkle. For the veterans among your Sinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sinkle in 1972 was 78, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkle 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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