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Vinitz Family History

Vinitz 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: Lintz, Kanitz, Kienitz, Vint, Vinet, Heinitz, Gintz, Reinitz, Benitz

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Where is the Vinitz family from?

You can see how Vinitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vinitz family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinitz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Vinitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinitz 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 28 census records available for the last name Vinitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinitz 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 Vinitz. 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 Vinitz. For the veterans among your Vinitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Vinitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vinitz in 1970 was 62, and 58 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinitz 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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