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Vinel Family History

Vinel 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: Vine, Vinal, Viney, Viner, Viel, Vinet, Pinel, Visel, Vines, Kiel

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Where is the Vinel family from?

You can see how Vinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vinel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Vinel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vinel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vinel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Vinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinel 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Vinel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vinel. For the veterans among your Vinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Vinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vinel in 1970 was 85, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinel 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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