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Vinsel Family History

Vinsel 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: Sinsel, Vensel, Kinsel, Insel, Visel, Winkel, Giesel, Vine, Vinal

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Where is the Vinsel family from?

You can see how Vinsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Vinsel families living in Kent. This was about 92% of all the recorded Vinsel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vinsel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinsel 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 Vinsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vinsel. 60% of Vinsel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Vinsel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vinsel were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Vinsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Vinsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinsel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Vinsel. 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 89 military records available for the last name Vinsel. For the veterans among your Vinsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinsel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vinsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vinsel in 1964 was 88, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinsel 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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