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Venters Family History

Venters Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Ventress. Compare Fenters.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Venters family from?

You can see how Venters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Venters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Venters families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Venters's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Venters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venters 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 Venters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Venters. 100% of Venters men worked as a Painter and 94% of Venters 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    7%

What Venters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Venters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venters 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Venters. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Venters. For the veterans among your Venters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venters lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Venters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Venters in 1948 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venters 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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