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Sinskey Family History

Sinskey 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: Sinkey, Linskey, Sankey, Insley, Kinsey, Hiskey, Sisley, Kinsley

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Where is the Sinskey family from?

You can see how Sinskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sinskey family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinskey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sinskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinskey 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 Sinskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinskey. 67% of Sinskey 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%
  • Foreman
    34%

What Sinskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Sinskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinskey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sinskey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sinskey. For the veterans among your Sinskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinskey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sinskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sinskey in 1965 was 82, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinskey 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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