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Vinns Family History

Vinns 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: Vinas, Binns, Minns, Viens, Vines, Vilas, Kinn, Hines, Minas, Linn

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Where is the Vinns family from?

You can see how Vinns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vinns families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vinns's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vinns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Vinns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinns 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vinns. 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 Vinns. For the veterans among your Vinns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinns 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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