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Sington Family History

Sington 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: Sinton, Kington, Singson, Linton, Hinton, Kingston, Winton, Winston

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Where is the Sington family from?

You can see how Sington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sington families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Sington's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sington. 34% of Sington men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Chauffer
    14%
  • Civil Engineer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Sington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sington 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Sington. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sington. For the veterans among your Sington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sington lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Sington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sington in 1980 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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