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Vens Family History

Vens 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: Sens, Ovens, Venn, Vent, Vena, Venus, Gens, Ivens, Jens, Rens

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Where is the Vens family from?

You can see how Vens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Vens family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Vens's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Vens families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vens 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 Vens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vens. 100% of Vens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vens 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Vens. 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 872 military records available for the last name Vens. For the veterans among your Vens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vens in 1963 was 78, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vens 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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