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Sinnie Family History

Sinnie 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: Winnie, Minnie, Finnie, Kinnie, Binnie, Senne, Rinne, Finne, Sinai

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Where is the Sinnie family from?

You can see how Sinnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Sinnie families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinnie's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Sinnie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Sinnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnie 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sinnie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sinnie. For the veterans among your Sinnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Sinnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sinnie in 1970 was 77, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinnie 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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