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Vinches Family History

Vinches 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: Vilches, Kinchen, Tincher, Minchew, Funches, Vince, Sanches, Vincze

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Where is the Vinches family from?

You can see how Vinches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinches family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vinches families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Vinches families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinches's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Vinches families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinches 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 24 census records available for the last name Vinches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinches 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vinches. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vinches. For the veterans among your Vinches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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