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Vinik Family History

Vinik 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: Vink, Zink, Pink, Vine, Vinal, Fink, Bilik, Konik, Vik, Link

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Where is the Vinik family from?

You can see how Vinik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Vinik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vinik families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinik's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vinik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinik 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 Vinik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vinik. 100% of Vinik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vinik women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Vinik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Vinik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinik 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Vinik. 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 47 military records available for the last name Vinik. For the veterans among your Vinik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vinik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vinik in 1966 was 33, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vinik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinik 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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