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Vinsey Family History

Vinsey 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: Kinsey, Viney, Linsey, Hinsey, Vine, Binney, Lindsey, Insley, Finley

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Where is the Vinsey family from?

You can see how Vinsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinsey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Vinsey family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinsey's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Vinsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Vinsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinsey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vinsey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vinsey. For the veterans among your Vinsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinsey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Vinsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vinsey in 1981 was 77, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinsey 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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