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Sinslain Family History

Sinslain 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: Sinclair, Einstein, Sinai, Ainslie, Tinsman, Kinsman, Siglin, Mindlin

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Where is the Sinslain family from?

You can see how Sinslain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinslain family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Sinslain families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinslain's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sinslain families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Sinslain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinslain 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sinslain. 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 Sinslain. For the veterans among your Sinslain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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