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Vinlent Family History

Vinlent 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: Vincent, Valent, Vinet, Villena, Vincenti, Vinsant, Violet, Violett

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Where is the Vinlent family from?

You can see how Vinlent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinlent family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Vinlent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vinlent families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinlent's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Vinlent families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Vinlent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinlent 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vinlent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vinlent. For the veterans among your Vinlent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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