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Sinkus Family History

Sinkus 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: Minkus, Pinkus, Rinkus, Simkus, Sinks, Mikus, Wirkus, Pinks, Sink

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Where is the Sinkus family from?

You can see how Sinkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sinkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sinkus families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinkus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sinkus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkus 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 Sinkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinkus. 47% of Sinkus men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sinkus women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinkus were Grinder and Hairdresser.

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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
    47%
  • Miner
    27%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Grinder
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Hairdresser
    29%

What Sinkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Sinkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkus 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Sinkus. 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 215 military records available for the last name Sinkus. For the veterans among your Sinkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sinkus in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkus 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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