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Sinkford Family History

Sinkford 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: Winford, Sandford, Linford, Bickford, Swinford, Sifford, Pickford

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Where is the Sinkford family from?

You can see how Sinkford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinkford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Sinkford families living in Virginia. This was about 87% of all the recorded Sinkford's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sinkford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkford 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 Sinkford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinkford. 28% of Sinkford men worked as a Porter and 50% of Sinkford women worked as an Elevator Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinkford were Miner and Maid.

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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

  • Porter
    28%
  • Undertaker
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sinkford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Sinkford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkford 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sinkford. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sinkford. For the veterans among your Sinkford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sinkford in 1965 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkford 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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