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Sineway Family History

Sineway 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: Janeway, Sinegal, Sinay, Conway, Sidney, Senecal, Lindsay, Sinai

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Where is the Sineway family from?

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

What did your Sineway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sineway. 100% of Sineway women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Sineway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sineway 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sineway. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sineway. For the veterans among your Sineway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sineway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Sineway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sineway in 1966 was 59, and 65 in 2000.

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