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Sinsell Family History

Sinsell 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: Sinsel, Kinsell, Mansell, Bissell, Hensell, Sindel, Lindell, Tinnell

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Where is the Sinsell family from?

You can see how Sinsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sinsell families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sinsell's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Sinsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sinsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Sinsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinsell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sinsell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sinsell. For the veterans among your Sinsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinsell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1971, in the United States, Sinsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sinsell in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 1971.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinsell 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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