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Singlenton Family History

Singlenton 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: Singleton, Pingleton, Shingleton, Angleton, Congleton, Middleton

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Where is the Singlenton family from?

You can see how Singlenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singlenton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Singlenton families living in South Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Singlenton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Singlenton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Singlenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Singlenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Singlenton. 73% of Singlenton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Singlenton women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Singlenton were Laborer and Cook. .

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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What Singlenton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Singlenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singlenton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Singlenton. 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 12 military records available for the last name Singlenton. For the veterans among your Singlenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Singlenton lifespan?

Average Singlenton life expectancy in 1999 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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