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Venick Family History

Venick 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: Senick, Renick, Vernick, Penick, Fenwick, Bernick, Venier, Levick

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Where is the Venick family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Venick. 100% of Venick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Venick women worked as a Cashier.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Venick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Venick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venick 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Venick. 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 59 military records available for the last name Venick. For the veterans among your Venick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Venick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Venick in 1970 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Venick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venick 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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