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Sinkovich Family History

Sinkovich 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: Sankovich, Milkovich, Mirkovich, Zivkovich, Crnkovich, Tonkovich

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Where is the Sinkovich family from?

You can see how Sinkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Sinkovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sinkovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sinkovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinkovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinkovich. 54% of Sinkovich men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sinkovich women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinkovich were Farmer and 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
    54%
  • Miner
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Sinkovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Sinkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkovich 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Sinkovich. 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 194 military records available for the last name Sinkovich. For the veterans among your Sinkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkovich lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sinkovich in 1945 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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