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Sinley Family History

Sinley 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: Sibley, Sisley, Finley, Ginley, Sigley, Ainley, Tinley, Sidley

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Where is the Sinley family from?

You can see how Sinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 13 Sinley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Sinley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sinley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinley 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 Sinley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Underground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sinley. 100% of Sinley men worked as a Colliery Hewer Underground and 100% of Sinley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Underground
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sinley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinley 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sinley. 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 122 military records available for the last name Sinley. For the veterans among your Sinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sinley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sinley in 1966 was 76, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinley 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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