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Vinight Family History

Vinight 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: Knight, Hignight, Jinright, Voight, Vincent, Wright, Light, Bright

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Where is the Vinight family from?

You can see how Vinight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinight family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Vinight families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Vinight families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vinight's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vinight families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Vinight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinight 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vinight. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vinight. For the veterans among your Vinight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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