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Vinig Family History

Vinig 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: Virnig, Vining, King, Ling, Ying, Ring, Ing, Jing, Wing, Ping

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Where is the Vinig family from?

You can see how Vinig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vinig families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vinig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vinig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinig 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 74 census records available for the last name Vinig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vinig. 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 43 military records available for the last name Vinig. For the veterans among your Vinig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinig lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Vinig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vinig in 1980 was 47, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinig 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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