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Veneman Family History

Veneman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Veeneman. Americanized form of North German Vennemann see Venneman.

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


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Where is the Veneman family from?

You can see how Veneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Veneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Veneman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Veneman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Veneman families in 1911.
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What did your Veneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veneman. 45% of Veneman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Machinist
    17%

What Veneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Veneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veneman 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Veneman. 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 175 military records available for the last name Veneman. For the veterans among your Veneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veneman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Veneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Veneman in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veneman 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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