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Vences Family History

Vences Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Vences in the province of Ourense (Galicia Spain). Compare Wences.

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


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Where is the Vences family from?

You can see how Vences families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vences family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Vences families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vences family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vences's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vences families in 1911.
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What did your Vences ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Despatch Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vences. 100% of Vences men worked as a Despatch Clerk and 100% of Vences 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Despatch Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vences. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vences 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Vences. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vences. For the veterans among your Vences ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vences lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Vences life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vences in 1975 was 49, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vences

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vences 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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