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Origins of the Sinton surname

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About the Sintons

We have a total number of 5692 records for people with the last name Sinton.

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Where do most Sintons live?

In 1921, most Sintons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Sintons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,420 records for the Sinton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Sintons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Sinton first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Sintons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sintons in 1921
Dressmaker

18

Domestic Servant

15

Housekeeper

13

General Servant Domestic

11

House Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Sintons in 1921
Joiner

22

Agricultural Labourer

18

Shepherd

16

Farmer

13

Tailor

13

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