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Venik Family History

Venik 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: Benik, Venis, Wenk, Lesnik, Senick, Venier, Konik, Vento, Vik, Banik

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Where is the Venik family from?

You can see how Venik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Venik families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Venik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Venik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venik 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 73 census records available for the last name Venik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venik 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Venik. 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 4 military records available for the last name Venik. For the veterans among your Venik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venik lifespan?

Average Venik life expectancy in 1993 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venik 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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