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Vinzant Family History

Vinzant Surname Meaning

Variant of Vincent.

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


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Where is the Vinzant family from?

You can see how Vinzant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinzant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinzant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Vinzant families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinzant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vinzant families in 1891.
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What did your Vinzant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vinzant. 41% of Vinzant men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Vinzant women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vinzant were Economist and 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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Hand
    3%
  • Economist
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Vinzant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vinzant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinzant 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Vinzant. 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 675 military records available for the last name Vinzant. For the veterans among your Vinzant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinzant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vinzant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vinzant in 1963 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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