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Sinnet Family History

Sinnet Surname Meaning

see Sinnott.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sinnet family from?

You can see how Sinnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sinnet families living in Flintshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sinnet's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Sinnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinnet. 34% of Sinnet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sinnet women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Sinnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnet 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Sinnet. 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 232 military records available for the last name Sinnet. For the veterans among your Sinnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sinnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sinnet in 1964 was 68, and 18 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinnet 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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