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Sinan Family History

Sinan 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: Dinan, Sinai, Sinn, Siman, Finan, Synan, Linan, Sinay, Sinon, Sian

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Where is the Sinan family from?

You can see how Sinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Sinan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sinan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinan 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 Sinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinan. 100% of Sinan men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Sinan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Sinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinan 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Sinan. 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 90 military records available for the last name Sinan. For the veterans among your Sinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Sinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sinan in 1968 was 71, and 70 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinan 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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