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Veniss Family History

Veniss 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: Venis, Veness, Weiss, Venier, Niss, Benis, Heiss, Reiss, Enis, Denis

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Where is the Veniss family from?

You can see how Veniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veniss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Veniss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Veniss family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veniss's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Veniss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veniss 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 101 census records available for the last name Veniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veniss 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Veniss. 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 12 military records available for the last name Veniss. For the veterans among your Veniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veniss lifespan?

Average Veniss life expectancy in 1984 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veniss 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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