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Vinings Family History

Vinings 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: Vining, Winings, Livings, Ridings, Levings, Tydings, Vignes, Arning

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Where is the Vinings family from?

You can see how Vinings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinings family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vinings family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinings's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vinings families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinings 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 Vinings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vinings. 100% of Vinings men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Vinings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Vinings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinings 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vinings. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vinings. For the veterans among your Vinings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinings lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Vinings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vinings in 1977 was 76, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinings 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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