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Vinay Family History

Vinay 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: Vinal, Vina, Viney, Viray, Vinas, Sinay, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Minas

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Where is the Vinay family from?

You can see how Vinay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vinay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vinay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Vinay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinay 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Vinay. 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 92 military records available for the last name Vinay. For the veterans among your Vinay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Vinay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vinay in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinay 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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