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Vinland Family History

Vinland 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: Winland, Wieland, Penland, Voland, Nieland, Island, Ringland, Varland

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Where is the Vinland family from?

You can see how Vinland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vinland families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vinland's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vinland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinland 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 Vinland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vinland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Vinland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinland 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vinland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vinland. For the veterans among your Vinland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vinland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vinland in 1965 was 63, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vinland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinland 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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