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Venett Family History

Venett 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: Genett, Everett, Minett, Vento, Bennett, Jewett, Arnett, Kennett

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Where is the Venett family from?

You can see how Venett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Venett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Venett family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Venett's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Venett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venett 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 Venett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Venett. 50% of Venett 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Venett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Venett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venett 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Venett. 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 99 military records available for the last name Venett. For the veterans among your Venett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Venett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Venett in 1978 was 88, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Venett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venett 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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