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Veenhuis Family History

Veenhuis Surname 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: Veldhuis, Nienhuis, Nyenhuis, Van Huis, Venus, Berghuis, Leenhouts

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Where is the Veenhuis family from?

You can see how Veenhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veenhuis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Veenhuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Veenhuis families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Veenhuis's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Veenhuis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veenhuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Veenhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veenhuis. 50% of Veenhuis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Veenhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Veenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veenhuis 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Veenhuis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Veenhuis. For the veterans among your Veenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veenhuis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Veenhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Veenhuis in 1966 was 88, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veenhuis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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