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Sinnett Family History

Sinnett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sinnott.

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


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Where is the Sinnett family from?

You can see how Sinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Sinnett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sinnett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sinnett families in 1891.
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What did your Sinnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sinnett. 26% of Sinnett men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Sinnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinnett were Bricklayer and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    26%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

What Sinnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Sinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sinnett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sinnett. For the veterans among your Sinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sinnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sinnett in 1953 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinnett 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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