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Vinka Family History

Vinka 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: Vina, Vink, Zink, Villa, Vila, Lipka, Pink, Vine, Vinal, Fink

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Where is the Vinka family from?

You can see how Vinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vinka family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vinka's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Vinka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinka 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 Vinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vinka. 100% of Vinka 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 Vinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Vinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinka 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Vinka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vinka. For the veterans among your Vinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vinka in 1964 was 40, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vinka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinka 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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