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Sinatra Family History

Sinatra Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from Senatra a personal name borne by both men and women in Sicily and southern Calabria.

The name was in origin a nickname from Latin senator denoting a member of the Roman senate (from Latin senatus a derivative of senex ‘old’).

Which later came to be used as a title of magistrates in various Italian states.

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


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Where is the Sinatra family from?

You can see how Sinatra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinatra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sinatra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sinatra families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinatra's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sinatra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinatra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sinatra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinatra. 22% of Sinatra men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Sinatra women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinatra were Machine Operator and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Sinatra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinatra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinatra 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Sinatra. 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 799 military records available for the last name Sinatra. For the veterans among your Sinatra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinatra lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sinatra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sinatra in 1954 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinatra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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