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Ventra Family History

Ventra 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: Ventura, Ventre, Ventry, Vento, Petra, Vent, Ventola, Vena, Veltri

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Where is the Ventra family from?

You can see how Ventra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ventra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ventra families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ventra families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ventra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ventra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ventra 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 Ventra ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Ventra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Ventra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ventra 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Ventra. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ventra. For the veterans among your Ventra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ventra lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ventra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ventra in 1957 was 46, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ventra 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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