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Vinge Family History

Vinge Surname Meaning

Swedish Danish and Norwegian: variant of Winge.

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


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Where is the Vinge family from?

You can see how Vinge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Vinge families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Vinge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vinge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinge 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 Vinge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vinge. 24% of Vinge men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Vinge women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vinge were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Vinge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vinge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinge 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Vinge. 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 281 military records available for the last name Vinge. For the veterans among your Vinge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vinge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vinge in 1963 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vinge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinge 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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