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Vin Family History

Vin 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: Yin, Jin, Min, Qin, Lin, Vine, In, Din, Van, Kin

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Where is the Vin family from?

You can see how Vin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there were 8 Vin families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Vin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vin 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 Vin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vin. 100% of Vin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vin 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Vin. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Vin. For the veterans among your Vin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Vin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vin in 1987 was 66, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vin 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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