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Vinnegar Family History

Vinnegar 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: Winegar, Kinnear, Binegar, Pinegar, Finnegan, Minnear, Pinner, Venner

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Where is the Vinnegar family from?

You can see how Vinnegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinnegar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Vinnegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vinnegar family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinnegar's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Vinnegar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Vinnegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinnegar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vinnegar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Vinnegar. For the veterans among your Vinnegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinnegar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Vinnegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vinnegar in 1986 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinnegar 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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