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Sinns Family History

Sinns 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: Sinn, Binns, Sines, Minns, Signs, Sinks, Senne, Kinn, Hines, Minas

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Where is the Sinns family from?

You can see how Sinns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sinns families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sinns's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sinns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinns 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 Sinns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sinns. 100% of Sinns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sinns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinns 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Sinns. 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 287 military records available for the last name Sinns. For the veterans among your Sinns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinns lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2000, in the United States, Sinns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sinns in 1951 was 33, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinns

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinns 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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