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Vence Family History

Vence Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from a place called Vence in Pontevedra Galicia (Spain).

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


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You can see how Vence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vence families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Vence families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vence's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vence families in 1891.
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What did your Vence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vence. 100% of Vence 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Vence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vence 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Vence. 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 208 military records available for the last name Vence. For the veterans among your Vence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vence lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vence in 1967 was 53, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vence 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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