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Singles Family History

Singles Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Singler, Single, Gingles, Ingles, Singley, Tingley, Ingle, Dingle

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Where is the Singles family from?

You can see how Singles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Singles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Singles families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Singles's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Singles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Singles 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 Singles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Singles. 48% of Singles men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Singles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Singles were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Singles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Singles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singles 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Singles. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Singles. For the veterans among your Singles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Singles lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Singles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Singles in 1954 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Singles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Singles 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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