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Sinnema Family History

Sinnema 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: Kinneman, Sinner, Sonneman, Sikkema, Minneman, Shinneman, Bonnema

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Where is the Sinnema family from?

You can see how Sinnema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnema family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sinnema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sinnema family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinnema's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sinnema families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnema 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 Sinnema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinnema. 67% of Sinnema men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

What Sinnema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Sinnema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnema 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Sinnema. 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 70 military records available for the last name Sinnema. For the veterans among your Sinnema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnema lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Sinnema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sinnema in 1942 was 37, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinnema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinnema 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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