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Sinniger Family History

Sinniger 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: Singer, Sinner, Sonnier, Winiger, Henniger, Stanger, Pinner, Slinger

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Where is the Sinniger family from?

You can see how Sinniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sinniger families living in Middlesex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sinniger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sinniger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinniger 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 Sinniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinniger. 46% of Sinniger men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Bartender
    19%

What Sinniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Sinniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinniger 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Sinniger. 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 162 military records available for the last name Sinniger. For the veterans among your Sinniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinniger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sinniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sinniger in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinniger 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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