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Sinnerton Family History

Sinnerton 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: Winterton, Pinkerton, Connerton, Singleton, Sinton, Summerton

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Where is the Sinnerton family from?

You can see how Sinnerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnerton family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Sinnerton families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 12 Sinnerton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinnerton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sinnerton families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnerton 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 141 census records available for the last name Sinnerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnerton 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sinnerton. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sinnerton. For the veterans among your Sinnerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnerton lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Sinnerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sinnerton in 1982 was 71, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinnerton 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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