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Sinise Family History

Sinise 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: Sinisi, Single, Sinsel, Snipe, Sines, Senese, Dinse, Snide, Minish

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Where is the Sinise family from?

You can see how Sinise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sinise families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sinise's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sinise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinise 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 Sinise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinise. 43% of Sinise men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Pipe Fitter
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Sinise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Sinise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinise 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sinise. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sinise. For the veterans among your Sinise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinise lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sinise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sinise in 1972 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinise 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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