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Sindelar Family History

Sindelar Surname Meaning

Czech (Šindelář): occupational name for a shingler someone who laid shingles (wooden tiles) on roofs.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sindelar family from?

You can see how Sindelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sindelar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sindelar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Sindelar families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sindelar's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Sindelar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sindelar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sindelar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sindelar. 19% of Sindelar men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Sindelar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sindelar were Plumber and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Plumber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Packer
    9%
  • Office Clerk
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

What Sindelar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sindelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sindelar 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Sindelar. 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 961 military records available for the last name Sindelar. For the veterans among your Sindelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sindelar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sindelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sindelar in 1960 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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