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Vene Family History

Vene 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: Vine, Bene, Venn, Rene, Vece, Vent, Vena, Verne, Vee, Venne

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Where is the Vene family from?

You can see how Vene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vene families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vene's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vene ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vene. 100% of Vene 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Vene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vene 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Vene. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vene. For the veterans among your Vene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vene lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Vene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vene in 1969 was 76, and 67 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vene 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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