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Sinkings Family History

Sinkings Surname Meaning

variant of Simpkins where /m/ has developed to /ŋ/ before /k/ and final /ns/ to /ŋs/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sinkings family from?

You can see how Sinkings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sinkings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sinkings families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sinkings's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sinkings families in 1891.
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What did your Sinkings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sinkings. 100% of Sinkings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Sinkings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkings 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sinkings. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sinkings. For the veterans among your Sinkings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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