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Singelais Family History

Singelais 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, Singel, Langlais, Inglis, St. Gelais, Sindelar, Angelis

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Where is the Singelais family from?

You can see how Singelais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singelais family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Singelais families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Singelais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Singelais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Singelais 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 Singelais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Singelais. 40% of Singelais men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cultivat
    20%

What Singelais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Singelais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singelais 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 Singelais. 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 32 military records available for the last name Singelais. For the veterans among your Singelais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Singelais lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Singelais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Singelais in 1965 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Singelais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Singelais 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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