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Venzel Family History

Venzel 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: Wenzel, Menzel, Henzel, Vensel, Denzel, Genzel, Fenzel, Benzel, Engel

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Where is the Venzel family from?

You can see how Venzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Venzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Venzel families living in Berkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Venzel's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Venzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venzel 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 Venzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Venzel. 100% of Venzel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Venzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Venzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venzel 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Venzel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Venzel. For the veterans among your Venzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venzel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Venzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Venzel in 1972 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Venzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venzel 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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