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Sinsley Family History

Sinsley 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: Insley, Sisley, Kinsley, Tinsley, Linsley, Ainsley, Hinsley, Singley

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Where is the Sinsley family from?

You can see how Sinsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Sinsley families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sinsley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sinsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sinsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sinsley. 100% of Sinsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sinsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Sinsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinsley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sinsley. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sinsley. For the veterans among your Sinsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinsley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sinsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sinsley in 1965 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinsley 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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