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Sinka Family History

Sinka 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: Siska, Sink, Sinko, Sinha, Sinks, Zink, Lipka, Pink, Senna, Sinai

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Where is the Sinka family from?

You can see how Sinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sinka family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinka's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sinka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinka 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 Sinka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Sinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinka 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Sinka. 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 164 military records available for the last name Sinka. For the veterans among your Sinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sinka in 1962 was 78, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinka 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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