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Sinke Family History

Sinke Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: from Middle Dutch sinke Middle High German zinke ‘trumpet horn’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a musician.

from the personal name Sinke, a pet form of an ancient Germanic name formed with sind ‘journey’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Sinke family from?

You can see how Sinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Sinke families living in Cornwall. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sinke's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sinke families in 1891.
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What did your Sinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinke. 36% of Sinke men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sinke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinke were Helper and Farm 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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinke 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Sinke. 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 306 military records available for the last name Sinke. For the veterans among your Sinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sinke in 1959 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinke 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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