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Sinha Family History

Sinha Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Singh.

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


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Where is the Sinha family from?

You can see how Sinha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sinha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sinha family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sinha's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sinha families in 1920.
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What did your Sinha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sinha. 100% of Sinha 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
    100%

What Sinha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Sinha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinha 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Sinha. 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 163 military records available for the last name Sinha. For the veterans among your Sinha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinha lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sinha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sinha in 1972 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinha 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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