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Venden Family History

Venden 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: Menden, Vender, Heiden, Eden, Venner, Linden, Dennen, Hedden, Vangen

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Where is the Venden family from?

You can see how Venden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Venden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Venden families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Venden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Venden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venden 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 Venden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Venden. 100% of Venden 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 914 census records available for the last name Venden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venden 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Venden. 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 108 military records available for the last name Venden. For the veterans among your Venden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venden lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Venden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Venden in 1956 was 42, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Venden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venden 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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