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Sinkleton Family History

Sinkleton 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: Singleton, Pingleton, Shingleton, Middleton, Sinton, Stapleton

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Where is the Sinkleton family from?

You can see how Sinkleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkleton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sinkleton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Sinkleton families living in South Carolina. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sinkleton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sinkleton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Sinkleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkleton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sinkleton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sinkleton. For the veterans among your Sinkleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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