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Sindar Family History

Sindar 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: Sinder, Pindar, Winder, Kinder, Sander, Sinai, Binder, Linder, Sindel

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Where is the Sindar family from?

You can see how Sindar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sindar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sindar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Sindar family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sindar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sindar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sindar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Sindar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sindar 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sindar. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sindar. For the veterans among your Sindar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sindar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Sindar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sindar in 1970 was 46, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sindar 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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