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Venda Family History

Venda 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: Benda, Renda, Vena, Lenda, Landa, Banda, Penna, Vajda, Kanda, Vela

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Where is the Venda family from?

You can see how Venda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Venda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Venda families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Venda's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Venda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Venda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venda 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Venda. 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 111 military records available for the last name Venda. For the veterans among your Venda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Venda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Venda in 1967 was 62, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venda 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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