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Sinelan Family History

Sinelan 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: Selan, Linehan, Lineman, Sindelar, Finlan, Wineman, Donelan, Fineman

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Where is the Sinelan family from?

You can see how Sinelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinelan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Sinelan families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sinelan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sinelan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Sinelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinelan 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Sinelan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sinelan. For the veterans among your Sinelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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