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Vendes Family History

Vendes 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: Mendes, Vences, Vender, Venner, Valdes, Venier, Wendel, Pender

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Where is the Vendes family from?

You can see how Vendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vendes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Vendes families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vendes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vendes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vendes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Vendes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vendes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vendes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vendes. For the veterans among your Vendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vendes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Vendes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vendes in 1975 was 73, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vendes 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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