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Venish Family History

Venish 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: Benish, Venis, Venier, Benis, Danish, Enis, Denis, Velis, Venus, Nish

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Where is the Venish family from?

You can see how Venish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venish family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Venish family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Venish's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Venish families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venish 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 46 census records available for the last name Venish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venish 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Venish. 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 23 military records available for the last name Venish. For the veterans among your Venish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Venish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Venish in 1973 was 55, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venish 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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