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Vingsness Family History

Vingsness 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: Vangsness, Wangsness, Vignes, Van Ness, Eidsness, Langness, Dingess

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Where is the Vingsness family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vingsness 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 Vingsness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vingsness. 100% of Vingsness men worked as a Truck Driver.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Vingsness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vingsness 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vingsness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vingsness. For the veterans among your Vingsness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vingsness lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Vingsness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vingsness in 1974 was 69, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vingsness 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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