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Sankin Family History

Sankin 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: Hankin, Salkin, Sonkin, Mankin, Sandin, Rankin, Santin, Saeki, Sabin

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Where is the Sankin family from?

You can see how Sankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sankin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Sankin families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sankin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sankin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sankin 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 Sankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sankin. 37% of Sankin men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

What Sankin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Sankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankin 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Sankin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Sankin. For the veterans among your Sankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sankin in 1967 was 77, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sankin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankin 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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