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Venten Family History

Venten 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: Velten, Venter, Venner, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Centeno

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Where is the Venten family from?

You can see how Venten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Venten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Venten families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Venten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Venten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venten 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 233 census records available for the last name Venten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venten 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Venten. 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 15 military records available for the last name Venten. For the veterans among your Venten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venten lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Venten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Venten in 1981 was 64, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venten 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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