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Sinksen Family History

Sinksen 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: Sinsel, Hinkson, Finken, Siemsen, Dirksen, Sinkey, Singson, Soenksen

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Where is the Sinksen family from?

You can see how Sinksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinksen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sinksen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinksen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sinksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinksen 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 162 census records available for the last name Sinksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinksen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sinksen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sinksen. For the veterans among your Sinksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinksen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sinksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sinksen in 1968 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinksen 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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