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Vensil Family History

Vensil 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: Vensel, Pensyl, Vasil, Sensel, Veil, Mensik, Bensel, Vencill, Vesel

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Where is the Vensil family from?

You can see how Vensil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vensil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vensil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Vensil families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vensil's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vensil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vensil 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 Vensil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Former was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vensil. 100% of Vensil men worked as a Former.

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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

  • Former
    100%

What Vensil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Vensil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vensil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vensil. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vensil. For the veterans among your Vensil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vensil lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Vensil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vensil in 1970 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vensil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vensil 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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