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Sinlin Family History

Sinlin 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: Siglin, Tinlin, Sinai, Serlin, Sinton, Timlin, Sellin, Simkin

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Where is the Sinlin family from?

You can see how Sinlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinlin families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Sinlin family living in Berwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sinlin's in Scotland. Berwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sinlin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Sinlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinlin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sinlin. 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 military records available for the last name Sinlin. For the veterans among your Sinlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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