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Sinkers Family History

Sinkers 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: Pinkert, Kinker, Singer, Siggers, Vickers, Winker, Sillers, Sinner

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Where is the Sinkers family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkers 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 Sinkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinkers. 100% of Sinkers women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Sinkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkers 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sinkers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sinkers. For the veterans among your Sinkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Sinkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sinkers in 1974 was 69, and 80 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkers 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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