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Sinell Family History

Sinell 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: Snell, Sidell, Pinell, Knell, Sell, Sewell, Sindel, Lindell, Wivell

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Where is the Sinell family from?

You can see how Sinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sinell family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinell's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Sinell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinell. 39% of Sinell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sinell women worked as a Farm. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinell were Farm Laborer and House Work. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinell 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sinell. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sinell. For the veterans among your Sinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sinell in 1965 was 73, and 95 in 2001.

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