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Sinkow Family History

Sinkow 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: Sinko, Sinton, Snow, Sandow, Sink, Pankow, Pinkos, Sirko, Sisko

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Where is the Sinkow family from?

You can see how Sinkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sinkow family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinkow's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Sinkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Sinkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinkow 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sinkow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sinkow. For the veterans among your Sinkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinkow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Sinkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sinkow in 1980 was 84, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinkow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinkow 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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