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Vinger Family History

Vinger Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from Vinger, the name of a township in Eastern Norway (attested as early as the 13th century but of uncertain origin), or from any of several farms so named in Numedal possibly from the river name Vrengja ‘the curving river’ in Land (Oppland).

It is a distorted form of Vinjar, plural of Old Norse vin ‘meadow’ in Gran (Oppland), most likely ornamental or named after the farm Vinger in Land.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Vinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Vinger families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vinger families in 1891.
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What did your Vinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vinger. 28% of Vinger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Vinger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vinger were Labor and Typist.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Typist
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 287 immigration records available for the last name Vinger. 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 191 military records available for the last name Vinger. For the veterans among your Vinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vinger in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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