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Singley Family History

Singley Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Singley family from?

You can see how Singley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Singley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Singley families living in Sussex. This was about 16% of all the recorded Singley's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Singley families in 1891.
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What did your Singley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Singley. 80% of Singley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Singley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Singley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singley 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Singley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Singley. For the veterans among your Singley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Singley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Singley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Singley in 1947 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Singley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Singley 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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