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Vents Family History

Vents 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: Vento, Vent, Venus, Lents, Venti, Venis, Bents, Beets, Sens, Mente

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Where is the Vents family from?

You can see how Vents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vents family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vents family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vents's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vents families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vents 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 167 census records available for the last name Vents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vents 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Vents. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vents. For the veterans among your Vents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vents lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Vents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vents in 1964 was 82, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vents 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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