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Vinsant Family History

Vinsant Name Meaning

Variant of Vincent .

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


Similar surnames: Vinzant, Vinson, Dinan, Pinyan, Finnan, Van Sant, Hinnant, Winand

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Where is the Vinsant family from?

You can see how Vinsant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinsant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vinsant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Vinsant families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vinsant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vinsant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vinsant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vinsant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vinsant. 100% of Vinsant men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Vinsant women worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vinsant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinsant 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Vinsant. 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 486 military records available for the last name Vinsant. For the veterans among your Vinsant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vinsant lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vinsant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vinsant in 1956 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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