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Venus Family History

Venus Surname Meaning

English: of Norman origin a habitational name from Venoix (Calvados). Spelled thus the surname is now found principally in northeastern England.

German: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of Morgenstern.

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


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Where is the Venus family from?

You can see how Venus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Venus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Venus families living in Sussex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Venus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Venus families in 1891.
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What did your Venus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Venus. 24% of Venus men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Venus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Venus were Newsagent Tobacconist De and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Newsagent Tobacconist De
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Venus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Venus. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Venus. For the veterans among your Venus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venus lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Venus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Venus in 1948 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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