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Sindler Family History

Sindler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zindler.

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


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Where is the Sindler family from?

You can see how Sindler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sindler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sindler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sindler families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sindler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sindler families in 1911.
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What did your Sindler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sindler. 25% of Sindler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sindler women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sindler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sindler 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Sindler. 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 227 military records available for the last name Sindler. For the veterans among your Sindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sindler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sindler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sindler in 1957 was 55, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sindler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sindler 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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