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Veney Family History

Veney Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Altered form of French Viénez itself a derivative of Vien.

The surname Viénez is very rare in France where it originates from the Territoire de Belfort.

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


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Where is the Veney family from?

You can see how Veney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Veney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Veney families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Veney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veney families in 1891.
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What did your Veney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Veney. 100% of Veney 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Veney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veney 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Veney. 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 726 military records available for the last name Veney. For the veterans among your Veney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veney lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Veney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Veney in 1953 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veney 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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