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Sinjem Family History

Sinjem 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: Sindel, Singel, Singer, Sinsel, Sinner, Siem, Sinder, Vinje, Sines

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Where is the Sinjem family from?

You can see how Sinjem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinjem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sinjem family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sinjem's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sinjem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinjem 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 Sinjem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinjem. 50% of Sinjem men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sinjem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Sinjem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinjem 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sinjem. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sinjem. For the veterans among your Sinjem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinjem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sinjem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sinjem in 1962 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinjem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinjem 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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