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Vinny Family History

Vinny 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, Penny, Kinn, Linn, Vine, Pinn, Vinal, Rinne, Binney, Denny

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Where is the Vinny family from?

You can see how Vinny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Vinny families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vinny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vinny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinny 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 323 census records available for the last name Vinny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinny 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Vinny. 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 26 military records available for the last name Vinny. For the veterans among your Vinny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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