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Vennels Family History

Vennels 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: Rennels, Fennell, Venner, Tennell, Vensel, Jenness, Venneri, Venters

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Where is the Vennels family from?

You can see how Vennels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vennels family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Vennels family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vennels's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Vennels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Vennels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vennels 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vennels. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vennels. For the veterans among your Vennels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vennels lifespan?

Average Vennels life expectancy in 2000 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vennels 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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