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Vinta Family History

Vinta 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: Pinta, Vina, Vita, Vint, Nitta, Vito, Villa, Pinto, Vila, Ranta

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Where is the Vinta family from?

You can see how Vinta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vinta families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Vinta families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinta's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vinta families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vinta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vinta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Vinta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinta 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Vinta. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vinta. For the veterans among your Vinta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinta lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Vinta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vinta in 1969 was 78, and 78 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinta 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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