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Vincell Family History

Vincell 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: Vincelli, Vincent, Lindell, Winchell, Tinnell, Gingell, Kindell

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Where is the Vincell family from?

You can see how Vincell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vincell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vincell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vincell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vincell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vincell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vincell 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 Vincell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vincell. 35% of Vincell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vincell women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Vincell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Vincell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vincell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vincell. 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 113 military records available for the last name Vincell. For the veterans among your Vincell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vincell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vincell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vincell in 1960 was 26, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vincell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vincell 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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