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Vinsom Family History

Vinsom 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: Vinson, Pinson, Kinson, Winsor, Ransom, Minson, Venson, Vinton

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Where is the Vinsom family from?

You can see how Vinsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinsom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vinsom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vinsom families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinsom's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Vinsom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Vinsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinsom 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vinsom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vinsom. For the veterans among your Vinsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinsom lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Vinsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vinsom in 1992 was 53, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinsom 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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