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Vinton Family History

Vinton Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Finton with voicing of the initial consonant (see Fenton).

In Sussex and Kent the name was probably confused with Winton.

variant of Venton.

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


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Where is the Vinton family from?

You can see how Vinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Vinton families living in Durham. This was about 19% of all the recorded Vinton's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Vinton families in 1891.
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What did your Vinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vinton. 28% of Vinton men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Vinton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vinton were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Vinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vinton. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Vinton. For the veterans among your Vinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vinton in 1958 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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