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Sinski Family History

Sinski 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: Osinski, Winski, Pinski, Sinai, Siska, Losinski, Solinski, Sinsel

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Where is the Sinski family from?

You can see how Sinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Sinski families living in Minnesota. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sinski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinski 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 Sinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinski. 71% of Sinski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sinski women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinski were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    71%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Sinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Sinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinski 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Sinski. 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 253 military records available for the last name Sinski. For the veterans among your Sinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sinski in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinski 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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