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Vennie Family History

Vennie 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: Lennie, Bennie, Venne, Yennie, Dennie, Pennie, Rennie, Dennis, Venner

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Where is the Vennie family from?

You can see how Vennie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vennie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vennie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Vennie families living in Glamorgan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Vennie's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Vennie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vennie 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 Vennie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vennie. 56% of Vennie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vennie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vennie were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Vennie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Vennie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vennie 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Vennie. 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 77 military records available for the last name Vennie. For the veterans among your Vennie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vennie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vennie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vennie in 1967 was 62, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vennie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vennie 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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