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Vinsant Family History

Vinsant Surname Meaning

Variant of Vincent.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vinsant family from?

You can see how Vinsant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinsant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinsant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Vinsant families living in Cornwall. This was about 45% of all the recorded Vinsant's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vinsant families in 1891.
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What did your Vinsant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vinsant. 29% of Vinsant men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Vinsant women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vinsant were Former and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Former
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Vinsant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vinsant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinsant 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Vinsant. 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 486 military records available for the last name Vinsant. For the veterans among your Vinsant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinsant lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vinsant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vinsant in 1956 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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