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Vinkey Family History

Vinkey 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: Viney, Sinkey, Tinkey, Winkel, Vicker, Vine, Kinker, Sankey, Binney

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Where is the Vinkey family from?

You can see how Vinkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vinkey families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinkey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vinkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinkey 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 Vinkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vinkey. 100% of Vinkey men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Vinkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Vinkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinkey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vinkey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vinkey. For the veterans among your Vinkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinkey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Vinkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vinkey in 1972 was 84, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinkey 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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