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Sinegal Family History

Sinegal Surname Meaning

Variant of African American and French Senegal. It is found mainly in LA and TX.

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


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Where is the Sinegal family from?

You can see how Sinegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinegal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinegal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sinegal family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sinegal's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sinegal families in 1911.
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What did your Sinegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinegal. 65% of Sinegal men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sinegal women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinegal were Labor and Housework.

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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
    65%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Sinegal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Sinegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinegal 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sinegal. 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 95 military records available for the last name Sinegal. For the veterans among your Sinegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinegal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sinegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sinegal in 1957 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinegal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinegal 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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