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Vinnes Family History

Vinnes 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: Vignes, Innes, Tinnes, Vines, Pinner, Venner, Hines, Vine, Rinne

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Where is the Vinnes family from?

You can see how Vinnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vinnes family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vinnes's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vinnes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Vinnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinnes 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Vinnes. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vinnes. For the veterans among your Vinnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinnes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Vinnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vinnes in 1968 was 74, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinnes 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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