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Sinkinson Family History

Sinkinson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Sim(e)kin (see Simpkin) + -son. The more common form Sinkinson shows /m/ developing to /ŋ/ before /k/.

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


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Where is the Sinkinson family from?

You can see how Sinkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinkinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Sinkinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sinkinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sinkinson families in 1891.
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What did your Sinkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sinkinson. 25% of Sinkinson men worked as a Builders Labourer and 73% of Sinkinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinkinson were Cotton Textile Clother Coverer and Weaver (retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Insurance Agent
    25%
  • Master Printer
    25%
  • Cotton Textile Clother Coverer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    5%
  • Weaver (retired
    3%

What Sinkinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sinkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkinson 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Sinkinson. 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 290 military records available for the last name Sinkinson. For the veterans among your Sinkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkinson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sinkinson in 1949 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkinson 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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