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Venskus Family History

Venskus 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: Venus, Venske, Venhaus, Jesus, Minkus, Reishus, Jenks, Vinokur

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Where is the Venskus family from?

You can see how Venskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venskus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Venskus families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Venskus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Venskus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venskus 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 Venskus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Venskus. 100% of Venskus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Venskus women worked as a Packer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Venskus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Venskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venskus 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Venskus. 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 125 military records available for the last name Venskus. For the veterans among your Venskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venskus lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Venskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Venskus in 1945 was 26, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venskus 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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