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Sinay Family History

Sinay Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Sinai. Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name apparently a variant of Sinaj ‘scorpion’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sinay family from?

You can see how Sinay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Sinay families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sinay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sinay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinay. 38% of Sinay 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Photographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Sinay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinay 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Sinay. 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 187 military records available for the last name Sinay. For the veterans among your Sinay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sinay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sinay in 1959 was 30, and 90 in 2004.

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