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Vainey Family History

Vainey 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: Varney, Viney, Gainey, Rainey, Hainey, Vadney, Bailey, Varley, Paine

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Where is the Vainey family from?

You can see how Vainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vainey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Vainey families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vainey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vainey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Vainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vainey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vainey. 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 Vainey. For the veterans among your Vainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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