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Sinkhorn Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of an unidentified German surname.

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


Similar surnames: Einhorn, Sinton, Henthorn, Sagehorn, Schorn, Eichorn, Singson, Sinor

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Where is the Sinkhorn family from?

You can see how Sinkhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkhorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinkhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Sinkhorn families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sinkhorn's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sinkhorn families in 1840.
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What did your Sinkhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinkhorn. 39% of Sinkhorn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sinkhorn women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Pipe Fitter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinkhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkhorn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sinkhorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 371 military records available for the last name Sinkhorn. For the veterans among your Sinkhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkhorn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sinkhorn in 1943 was 36, and 20 in 2004.

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