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Singelton Family History

Singelton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Singleton.

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


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Where is the Singelton family from?

You can see how Singelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Singelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Singelton families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Singelton's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Singelton families in 1891.
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What did your Singelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Singelton. 28% of Singelton men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Singelton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Singelton were Fisherman and Farm Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Fisherman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

What Singelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Singelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singelton 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Singelton. 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 234 military records available for the last name Singelton. For the veterans among your Singelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Singelton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Singelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Singelton in 1965 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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