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Vinnett Family History

Vinnett 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: Kinnett, Sinnett, Winnett, Vannett, Vincent, Sinnott, Minett, Bennett

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Where is the Vinnett family from?

You can see how Vinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinnett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vinnett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Vinnett families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinnett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Vinnett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinnett 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 Vinnett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vinnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Vinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinnett 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 Vinnett. 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 37 military records available for the last name Vinnett. For the veterans among your Vinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinnett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vinnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vinnett in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vinnett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinnett 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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