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Vinick Family History

Vinick 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: Minick, Winick, Dimick, Lipnick, Senick, Winnick, Knick, Vinci

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Where is the Vinick family from?

You can see how Vinick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vinick family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vinick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vinick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vinick. 34% of Vinick men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Vinick women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vinick were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Vinick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinick 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Vinick. 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 120 military records available for the last name Vinick. For the veterans among your Vinick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vinick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vinick in 1962 was 77, and 40 in 2003.

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