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Sinley Family History

Sinley 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: Sibley, Sisley, Finley, Ginley, Sigley, Ainley, Tinley, Sidley

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Where is the Sinley family from?

You can see how Sinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Sinley family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sinley's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Sinley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinley. 33% of Sinley men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sinley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinley were Truck Driver and Typist. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinley 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sinley. 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 122 military records available for the last name Sinley. For the veterans among your Sinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sinley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sinley in 1966 was 76, and 57 in 2003.

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