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Vinstein Family History

Vinstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Kirstein, Von Stein, Ornstein, Milstein

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Where is the Vinstein family from?

You can see how Vinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vinstein family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vinstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinstein 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 Vinstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Vinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinstein 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Vinstein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vinstein. For the veterans among your Vinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinstein lifespan?

Average Vinstein life expectancy in 1996 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinstein 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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