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Sincleair Family History

Sincleair 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, Singler, Gisclair, Sinkler, Sindler, Sandler, Sinai

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Where is the Sincleair family from?

You can see how Sincleair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sincleair family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sincleair families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sincleair family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Sincleair's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sincleair families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Sincleair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sincleair 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sincleair. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sincleair. For the veterans among your Sincleair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sincleair lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sincleair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sincleair in 1966 was 92, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sincleair 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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