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Sinlon Family History

Sinlon 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: Sinton, Sinon, Simon, Dillon, Linton, Hinton, Simeon, Sibson, Winton

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Where is the Sinlon family from?

You can see how Sinlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinlon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sinlon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Sinlon family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinlon's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Sinlon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinlon 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 40 census records available for the last name Sinlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinlon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sinlon. 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 Sinlon. For the veterans among your Sinlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinlon lifespan?

Average Sinlon life expectancy in 1995 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinlon 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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