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Sinkins Family History

Sinkins Surname Meaning

variant of Simpkins where /m/ has developed to /ŋ/ before /k/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sinkins family from?

You can see how Sinkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Sinkins families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sinkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sinkins families in 1891.
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What did your Sinkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sinkins. 50% of Sinkins men worked as an Incapacitated and 94% of Sinkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinkins were Bread Baker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Bread Baker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Sinkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sinkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkins 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Sinkins. 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 253 military records available for the last name Sinkins. For the veterans among your Sinkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkins lifespan?

Average Sinkins life expectancy in 1972 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkins 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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