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Singly Family History

Singly 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: Single, Singley, Tingley, Ingle, Dingle, Singler, Swingle, Singel

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Where is the Singly family from?

You can see how Singly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Singly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Singly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Singly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Singly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Singly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Singly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Singly. 50% of Singly men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Singly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singly 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Singly. 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 153 military records available for the last name Singly. For the veterans among your Singly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Singly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Singly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Singly in 1972 was 94, and 81 in 2003.

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