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Venig Family History

Venig 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: Wenig, Denig, Lenig, Henig, Venis, Feng, Meng, Teng, Eng, Feig

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Where is the Venig family from?

You can see how Venig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Venig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Venig family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Venig's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Venig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venig 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 125 census records available for the last name Venig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venig 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Venig. 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 86 military records available for the last name Venig. For the veterans among your Venig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Venig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Venig in 1962 was 79, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venig 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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