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Sinek Family History

Sinek 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: Siek, Sink, Simek, Sines, Sitek, Siwek, Siner, Sine, Sinex, Sirek

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Where is the Sinek family from?

You can see how Sinek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sinek families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sinek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sinek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinek 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 Sinek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinek. 34% of Sinek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sinek women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinek were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sinek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Sinek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinek 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Sinek. 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 120 military records available for the last name Sinek. For the veterans among your Sinek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sinek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sinek in 1963 was 68, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinek 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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