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Sinkler Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Singler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sickler, Tinkler, Binkley, Tinkle, Minkley, Sickles, Mickler, Hinkle

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Where is the Sinkler family from?

You can see how Sinkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Sinkler families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sinkler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sinkler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinkler. 26% of Sinkler men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Sinkler women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinkler were Farm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sinkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkler 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Sinkler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 809 military records available for the last name Sinkler. For the veterans among your Sinkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sinkler in 1948 was 40, and 61 in 2004.

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