Welcome to the Sinclair Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Sinclair surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Sinclair ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Sinclair Family Tree
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Sinclair family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Sinclair brick wall? Read "Newspapers Can Be A Treasure Trove Of Genealogical Details" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Sinclair Ancestors
Sinclair Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Sinclair ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my Sinclair ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Sinclair
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Start exploring this online Sinclair family history resource today.
Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Sinclair Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Sinclair last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Sinclair ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Sinclair DNA Projects
Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Sinclair family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Sinclair research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".
Sinclair Family History
For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Sinclair ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Looking at Our Ancestors" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Sinclair family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Sinclair Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Sinclair surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Sinclair queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Sinclair ancestors.
Sinclair Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Sinclair was the 1107th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Sinclair Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Sinclair, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Recently Discovered SINCLAIR Clippings and Mentions
Upcoming Sinclair Family Reunions
One key to a successful Sinclair reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Sinclair reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Sinclair Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
