Vinar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Early Origins of the Vinar family

The surname Vinar was first found in Gloucestershire where they held a family seat from early times before and after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Vinar family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vinar research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1558, 1631, 1653, 1654, 1659, 1665, 1666, 1674, 1675, 1678, 1688 and 1756 are included under the topic Early Vinar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Vinar Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Vinar has been spelled many different ways, including Vyner, Viner and others.

Early Notables of the Vinar family

Distinguished members of the family include Sir Thomas Viner (1558-1665), an English goldsmith, who was Lord Mayor of London from 1653 to 1654, and created a Baronet in 1666; and his nephew Sir Robert Viner (1631-1688), Lord Mayor of London in 1674, High Sheriff of Norfolk in 1659 and eponym...
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Migration of the Vinar family to Ireland

Some of the Vinar family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Vinar family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Vinars to arrive in North America: John Viner, who settled in Virginia in 1663; Thomas Viner settled in New England in 1672; Anthony Viner settled in Antigua in 1678; Jane Viner settled in Maryland in 1735..