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Vinier Family History

Vinier 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: Venier, Viner, Rinier, Vivier, Minier, Vanier, Winter, Pinner, Minter

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Where is the Vinier family from?

You can see how Vinier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vinier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Vinier families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Vinier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vinier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vinier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vinier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Vinier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinier 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vinier. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vinier. For the veterans among your Vinier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Vinier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vinier in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 1975.

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