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Sinclare Family History

Sinclare Surname Meaning

see Sinclair.

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


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Where is the Sinclare family from?

You can see how Sinclare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinclare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinclare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sinclare families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sinclare's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sinclare families in 1891.
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What did your Sinclare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinclare. 48% of Sinclare men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Sinclare women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinclare were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Sinclare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sinclare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinclare 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Sinclare. 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 193 military records available for the last name Sinclare. For the veterans among your Sinclare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinclare lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Sinclare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sinclare in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2000.

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