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Sinnig Family History

Sinnig 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: Sinning, Minnig, Sinai, Sittig, Monnig, Sing, Sinner, Sinn, Virnig

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Where is the Sinnig family from?

You can see how Sinnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinnig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sinnig families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sinnig's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sinnig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnig 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 Sinnig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinnig. 100% of Sinnig men worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Inspector
    100%

What Sinnig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Sinnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnig 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Sinnig. 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 94 military records available for the last name Sinnig. For the veterans among your Sinnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnig lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sinnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sinnig in 1945 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinnig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinnig 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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