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Venen Family History

Venen 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: Venn, Veen, Vener, Veney, Leven, Eden, Venner, Penn, Vine, Henn

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Where is the Venen family from?

You can see how Venen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Venen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Venen family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Venen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Venen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venen 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 313 census records available for the last name Venen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Venen. 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 119 military records available for the last name Venen. For the veterans among your Venen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Venen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Venen in 1968 was 67, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venen 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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