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Vena Family History

Vena Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name most likely from Vena di Maida in Catanzaro province or Vena di Ionadi in Vibo Valentia province but possibly also from any of numerous minor places so named from vena ‘vein vein of water’ (from Latin vena).

It may also derive from a shortened form of avena ‘oats’.

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


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You can see how Vena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vena family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Vena families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vena's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Vena families in 1911.
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What did your Vena ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vena. 100% of Vena men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Vena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vena 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 916 military records available for the last name Vena. For the veterans among your Vena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vena lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vena in 1954 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vena 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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