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Vinn Family History

Vinn Surname Meaning

Variant of Finn with voicing of initial /f/ to /v/.

Compare Thomas Finn 1670 Alaxander Vinn 1686 in IGI (Urchfont Wilts).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Vinn family from?

You can see how Vinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Vinn families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Vinn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vinn families in 1891.
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What did your Vinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vinn. 100% of Vinn men worked as a Postman and 100% of Vinn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinn 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Vinn. 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 267 military records available for the last name Vinn. For the veterans among your Vinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vinn in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vinn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinn 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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