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Sinnis Family History

Sinnis Name 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: Minnis, Innis, Dennis, Annis, Sinai, Sinning, Sinisi, Kennis, Stanis

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Where is the Sinnis family from?

You can see how Sinnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sinnis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Sinnis family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinnis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sinnis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinnis. 34% of Sinnis men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sinnis women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Sinnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinnis 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Sinnis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Sinnis. For the veterans among your Sinnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinnis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Sinnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sinnis in 1970 was 82, and 66 in 2000.

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