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Singleterry Family History

Singleterry Surname Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire and Norfolk): variant of Singletary. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Singleterry family from?

You can see how Singleterry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singleterry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Singleterry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Singleterry families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Singleterry's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Singleterry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Singleterry 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 Singleterry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Singleterry. 32% of Singleterry men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Singleterry women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Singleterry were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%

What Singleterry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Singleterry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singleterry 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Singleterry. 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 669 military records available for the last name Singleterry. For the veterans among your Singleterry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Singleterry lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Singleterry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Singleterry in 1960 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Singleterry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Singleterry 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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