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Sinkey Family History

Sinkey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sankey.

English: from a local pronunciation of Simcoe.

For the change of -m- to -n- compare Sincock.

Americanized form of Dutch and North German Sinke.

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


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Where is the Sinkey family from?

You can see how Sinkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Sinkey families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sinkey's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Sinkey families in 1891.
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What did your Sinkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinkey. 28% of Sinkey men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sinkey women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinkey were Salesman and Beautician.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Beautician
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sinkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sinkey. 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 361 military records available for the last name Sinkey. For the veterans among your Sinkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sinkey in 1962 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkey 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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