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Vinita Family History

Vinita 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: Vieira, Pinta, Mikita, Vina, Vita, Vint, Wiita, Vinet, Vining, Nitta

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Where is the Vinita family from?

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

What did your Vinita ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Vinita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinita 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vinita. 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 24 military records available for the last name Vinita. For the veterans among your Vinita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinita lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Vinita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vinita in 1967 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

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