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Sinto Family History

Sinto 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: Pinto, Sinton, Minto, Santo, Sisto, Scinto, Sinko, Linton, Vito

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Where is the Sinto family from?

You can see how Sinto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinto family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sinto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 10 Sinto families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinto's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sinto families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinto 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 Sinto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Sinto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Sinto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinto 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Sinto. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sinto. For the veterans among your Sinto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sinto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sinto in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinto 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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