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Sinsheimer Family History

Sinsheimer 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: Sontheimer, Gensheimer, Manheimer, Reinheimer, Weinheimer, Mannheimer

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Where is the Sinsheimer family from?

You can see how Sinsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinsheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinsheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sinsheimer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinsheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sinsheimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinsheimer 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 Sinsheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinsheimer. 34% of Sinsheimer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    14%

What Sinsheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinsheimer 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Sinsheimer. 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 172 military records available for the last name Sinsheimer. For the veterans among your Sinsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinsheimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sinsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sinsheimer in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinsheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinsheimer 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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