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Sinnes Family History

Sinnes 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: Sinner, Innes, Sines, Sannes, Tinnes, Pinner, Sidney, Senne, Hines

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Where is the Sinnes family from?

You can see how Sinnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sinnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sinnes families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sinnes's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Sinnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnes 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 Sinnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinnes. 50% of Sinnes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sinnes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinnes were Crater and Stenographer.

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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%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Crater
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Sinnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Sinnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnes 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Sinnes. 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 456 military records available for the last name Sinnes. For the veterans among your Sinnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Sinnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sinnes in 1953 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinnes 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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