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Venaas Family History

Venaas 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: Naas, Vena, Vinas, Venus, Venegas, Veras, Vegas, Vences, Venhaus

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Where is the Venaas family from?

You can see how Venaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venaas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Venaas families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Venaas's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Venaas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venaas 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 Venaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Venaas. 60% of Venaas men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Venaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Venaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venaas 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Venaas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Venaas. For the veterans among your Venaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venaas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Venaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Venaas in 1965 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Venaas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venaas 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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