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Vinton Family History

Vinton Name 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


Similar surnames: Finton, Vinson, Sinton, Vint, Hanton, Inmon, Minton, Hilton, Linson

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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 1840 there were 47 Vinton families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Vinton's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vinton families in 1840.
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What did your Vinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vinton. 14% of Vinton men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Vinton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vinton were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Secretary
    8%
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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 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 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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