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Vinch Family History

Vinch 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: Winch, Finch, Pinch, Vinci, Kinch, Vince, Minch, Hinch, Linch, Tinch

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Where is the Vinch family from?

You can see how Vinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Vinch families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vinch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinch 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 Vinch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vinch. 100% of Vinch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Vinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinch 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Vinch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Vinch. For the veterans among your Vinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vinch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vinch in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vinch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinch 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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