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Vinard Family History

Vinard Name 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: Linard, Pinard, Rinard, Vizard, Venard, Kinard, Minard, Vinyard

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Where is the Vinard family from?

You can see how Vinard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Vinard families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vinard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vinard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vinard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vinard. 34% of Vinard 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Vinard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinard 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Vinard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Vinard. For the veterans among your Vinard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Vinard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vinard in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2000.

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