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Sinnett Name Meaning

English: variant of Sinnott .

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


Similar surnames: Sennett, Sennott, Synnott, Bisnett, Stinnett, Sinnott, Kinner, Annett

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Where is the Sinnett family from?

You can see how Sinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 33 Sinnett families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sinnett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sinnett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sinnett. 50% of Sinnett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sinnett women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Sinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sinnett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sinnett. For the veterans among your Sinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sinnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sinnett in 1953 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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