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Vincze Family History

Vincze Name Meaning

Hungarian: from the personal name Vince Hungarian form of Vincent . Jewish (from Hungary): adoption of the Hungarian surname in 1 above because it has some sounds in common with the original German-based surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vince, Wince, Vinci, Lince, Vinje, Venzke, Bunce, Eicke, Single

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Where is the Vincze family from?

You can see how Vincze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vincze family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vincze families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Vincze's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vincze families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vincze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vincze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vincze. 57% of Vincze men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Hatter
    13%
  • Meat Cutter
    13%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Vincze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vincze 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 Vincze. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Vincze. For the veterans among your Vincze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vincze lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vincze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vincze in 1953 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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