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Vinquist Family History

Vinquist 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: Winquist, Linquist, Runquist, Lindquist, Enquist, Ringquist, Quist

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Where is the Vinquist family from?

You can see how Vinquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vinquist families living in Nebraska. This was about 80% of all the recorded Vinquist's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vinquist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinquist 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 Vinquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vinquist. 100% of Vinquist men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Vinquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinquist 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Vinquist. 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 31 military records available for the last name Vinquist. For the veterans among your Vinquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinquist lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vinquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vinquist in 1961 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinquist 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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