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Sinkovitz Family History

Sinkovitz 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: Sankovich, Lipkowitz, Markovitz, Moskovitz, Berkovitz, Kovitz

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Where is the Sinkovitz family from?

You can see how Sinkovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Sinkovitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sinkovitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sinkovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkovitz 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 Sinkovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinkovitz. 24% of Sinkovitz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sinkovitz women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinkovitz were Janitor and Waitress.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Sinkovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Sinkovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkovitz 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Sinkovitz. 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 168 military records available for the last name Sinkovitz. For the veterans among your Sinkovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkovitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sinkovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sinkovitz in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkovitz 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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