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Sinor Family History

Sinor Surname Meaning

English: possibly a shortened form of Senior.

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


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Where is the Sinor family from?

You can see how Sinor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sinor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sinor family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinor's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sinor families in 1911.
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What did your Sinor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinor. 30% of Sinor men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sinor women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sinor were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Saleswoman
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Sinor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sinor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinor 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Sinor. 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 513 military records available for the last name Sinor. For the veterans among your Sinor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sinor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sinor in 1960 was 50, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinor 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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