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Venson Family History

Venson Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Vincent.

French (Lot-et-Garonne): probably from a vernacular diminutive of the personal name Vincent.

This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Venson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Venson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Venson families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Venson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Venson families in 1891.
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What did your Venson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Venson. 86% of Venson 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
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 388 immigration records available for the last name Venson. 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 529 military records available for the last name Venson. For the veterans among your Venson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Venson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Venson in 1955 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

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