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Vinten Family History

Vinten Surname Meaning

see Vinton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vinten family from?

You can see how Vinten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Vinten families living in Kent. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vinten's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vinten families in 1891.
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What did your Vinten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vinten. 100% of Vinten men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Vinten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • House Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Dom Work
    4%

What Vinten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vinten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinten 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Vinten. 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 266 military records available for the last name Vinten. For the veterans among your Vinten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vinten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vinten in 1967 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinten 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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