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Sinkler Family History

Sinkler Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Singler.

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


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Where is the Sinkler family from?

You can see how Sinkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Sinkler families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sinkler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sinkler families in 1891.
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What did your Sinkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sinkler. 100% of Sinkler men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Sinkler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

What Sinkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sinkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkler 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Sinkler. 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 809 military records available for the last name Sinkler. For the veterans among your Sinkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sinkler in 1948 was 40, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinkler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkler 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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