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Sinkson Family History

Sinkson 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: Hinkson, Singson, Sibson, Pinson, Sinton, Sison, Kinson, Sisson

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Where is the Sinkson family from?

You can see how Sinkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinkson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Sinkson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinkson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sinkson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Sinkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sinkson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sinkson. For the veterans among your Sinkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinkson

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