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Sinnen Family History

Sinnen 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: Sonnen, Sinner, Linnen, Finnen, Sinden, Pinner, Sidney, Senne, Linden

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Where is the Sinnen family from?

You can see how Sinnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sinnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sinnen families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sinnen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sinnen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnen 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 Sinnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinnen. 50% of Sinnen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Sinnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Sinnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Sinnen. 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 466 military records available for the last name Sinnen. For the veterans among your Sinnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sinnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sinnen in 1964 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinnen 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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