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Sinks Family History

Sinks Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Sinks family from?

You can see how Sinks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sinks families living in Warwickshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sinks's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sinks families in 1891.
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What did your Sinks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sinks. 100% of Sinks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sinks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinks 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Sinks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sinks. For the veterans among your Sinks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinks lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sinks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sinks in 1951 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinks 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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