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Sinister Family History

Sinister 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: Sangster, Finster, Linster, Minster, Banister, Winter, Fenster

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Where is the Sinister family from?

You can see how Sinister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sinister families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sinister's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sinister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinister 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 Sinister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sinister. 100% of Sinister 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Sinister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinister 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Sinister. 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 188 military records available for the last name Sinister. For the veterans among your Sinister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinister 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinister

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