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Sinz Family History

Sinz Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from Sinz near Saarburg, a placename of Celtic origin.

It is derived from a pet form of the medieval personal name Sindo.

This personal name comes from an ancient Germanic compound personal name.

The compound name is formed with sind ‘journey’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Sinz family from?

You can see how Sinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sinz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sinz families in 1891.
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What did your Sinz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinz 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Sinz. 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 732 military records available for the last name Sinz. For the veterans among your Sinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sinz in 1959 was 52, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinz 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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