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Sinel Family History

Sinel Name 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: Sindel, Singel, Sinsel, Sidel, Sines, Pinel, Sigel, Siner, Sine

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Where is the Sinel family from?

You can see how Sinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Sinel families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sinel's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Sinel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sinel. 100% of Sinel men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinel 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Sinel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Sinel. For the veterans among your Sinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sinel in 1967 was 66, and 93 in 2002.

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