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Sinning Family History

Sinning Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of the places called Sinning or Sinningen in northern Germany.

There is also a place called Sinning in Bavaria but this does not seem to have contributed to the surname to any significant extent.

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


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Where is the Sinning family from?

You can see how Sinning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Sinning families living in Cumberland. This was about 66% of all the recorded Sinning's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Sinning families in 1891.
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What did your Sinning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sinning. 75% of Sinning 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
    75%
  • Private Secretaryshorthand Typist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sinning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinning 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Sinning. 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 627 military records available for the last name Sinning. For the veterans among your Sinning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinning lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sinning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sinning in 1962 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinning 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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