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Sinwald Family History

Sinwald 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: Seewald, Sibbald, Reinwald, Ringwald, Niewald, Sinyard, Siniard

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Where is the Sinwald family from?

You can see how Sinwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sinwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sinwald families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sinwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinwald ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sinwald ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Sinwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinwald 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sinwald. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sinwald. For the veterans among your Sinwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinwald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Sinwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sinwald in 1966 was 61, and 83 in 1998.

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