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Venard Family History

Venard Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Venard family from?

You can see how Venard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Venard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Venard families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Venard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Venard families in 1911.
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What did your Venard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Venard. 28% of Venard men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Venard women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Venard were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Venard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venard 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Venard. 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 651 military records available for the last name Venard. For the veterans among your Venard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Venard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Venard in 1963 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venard 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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