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Venns Family History

Venns 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, Venus, Venne, Enns, Benns, Venis, Dennis, Penna, Venner, Penny

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Where is the Venns family from?

You can see how Venns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Venns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Venns families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Venns's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Venns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Venns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Venns. 100% of Venns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Venns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venns 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Venns. 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 105 military records available for the last name Venns. For the veterans among your Venns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venns lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Venns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Venns in 1975 was 71, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venns 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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