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Vennewitz Family History

Vennewitz 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: Venneri, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Venner, Kenneth, Venezia, Bennett

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Where is the Vennewitz family from?

You can see how Vennewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vennewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vennewitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Vennewitz families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Vennewitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vennewitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Vennewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vennewitz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Vennewitz. 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 49 military records available for the last name Vennewitz. For the veterans among your Vennewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vennewitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vennewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vennewitz in 1963 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vennewitz 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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