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Vinken Family History

Vinken 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: Finken, Viken, Hinken, Winkel, Vincent, Vicker, Linden, Vine, Kinker

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Where is the Vinken family from?

You can see how Vinken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vinken families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinken's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vinken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Vinken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinken 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Vinken. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vinken. For the veterans among your Vinken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinken lifespan?

Average Vinken life expectancy in 1977 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinken 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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