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Venzke Family History

Venzke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Wenzel.

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


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Where is the Venzke family from?

You can see how Venzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venzke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Venzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Venzke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Venzke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Venzke families in 1891.
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What did your Venzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Venzke. 100% of Venzke 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Venzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Venzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venzke 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Venzke. 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 277 military records available for the last name Venzke. For the veterans among your Venzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venzke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Venzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Venzke in 1955 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Venzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venzke 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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