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Venitz Family History

Venitz 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: Benitz, Verity, Venier, Beitz, Reitz, Vento, Kanitz, Kienitz, Rentz

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Where is the Venitz family from?

You can see how Venitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Venitz family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Venitz's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Venitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venitz 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 69 census records available for the last name Venitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venitz 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Venitz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Venitz. For the veterans among your Venitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venitz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Venitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Venitz in 1974 was 78, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venitz 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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