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Sinders Family History

Sinders 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: Linders, Winders, Sinder, Sanders, Siders, Sidders, Hinders, Winder

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Where is the Sinders family from?

You can see how Sinders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Sinders families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Sinders's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sinders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinders 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 Sinders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinders. 50% of Sinders men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sinders women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinders were Farming and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Sinders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinders 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Sinders. 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 251 military records available for the last name Sinders. For the veterans among your Sinders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinders lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sinders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sinders in 1962 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinders 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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