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Vensk Family History

Vensk 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: Venske, Wenk, Sens, Ovens, Vento, Penk, Denk, Renk, Venn, Senk

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Where is the Vensk family from?

You can see how Vensk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vensk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vensk family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vensk's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Vensk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vensk 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 49 census records available for the last name Vensk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vensk 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vensk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vensk. For the veterans among your Vensk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vensk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Vensk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vensk in 1972 was 52, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vensk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vensk 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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