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Sinisi Family History

Sinisi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: from the Latin personal name Synesius borne by a Christian saint martyred in about 258 AD. The personal name is of Greek origin based on synesis ‘intelligence; conscience’.

From senese a habitational name for someone from Siena. Perhaps also a habitational name from Senise in Potenza province.

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


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You can see how Sinisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinisi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Sinisi families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sinisi's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sinisi families in 1920.
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What did your Sinisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinisi. 31% of Sinisi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sinisi women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinisi were Barber and New Worker.

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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
    31%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Sinisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinisi 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Sinisi. 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 333 military records available for the last name Sinisi. For the veterans among your Sinisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinisi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sinisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sinisi in 1953 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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