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Vainright Family History

Vainright 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: Wainright, Wainwright, Jinright, Canright, Waybright, Enright

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Where is the Vainright family from?

You can see how Vainright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vainright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Vainright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vainright family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vainright's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Vainright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vainright 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 Vainright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vainright. 100% of Vainright men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vainright women worked as a Helper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Vainright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Vainright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vainright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vainright. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vainright. For the veterans among your Vainright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vainright lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Vainright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vainright in 1973 was 67, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vainright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vainright 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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