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Vinup Family History

Vinup 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: Vine, Vinal, Vinci, Vina, Viney, Viner, Vinas, Vint, Venus, Vieux

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Where is the Vinup family from?

You can see how Vinup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vinup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vinup families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vinup's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Vinup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vinup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vinup. 72% of Vinup 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
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Vinup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinup 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Vinup. 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 144 military records available for the last name Vinup. For the veterans among your Vinup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinup lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vinup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vinup in 1959 was 40, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vinup 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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