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Venzlaff Family History

Venzlaff 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: Wenzlaff, Tetzlaff, Retzlaff, Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Dettlaff, Tetzloff

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Where is the Venzlaff family from?

You can see how Venzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venzlaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Venzlaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Venzlaff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Venzlaff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Venzlaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Venzlaff 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 Venzlaff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Owner
    100%

What Venzlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Venzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venzlaff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Venzlaff. 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 53 military records available for the last name Venzlaff. For the veterans among your Venzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venzlaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Venzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Venzlaff in 1963 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Venzlaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venzlaff 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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