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Veness Family History

Veness Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Venus.

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


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Where is the Veness family from?

You can see how Veness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veness family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Veness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Veness families living in New Brunswick. This was about 30% of all the recorded Veness's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Veness families in 1911.
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What did your Veness ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Veness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veness 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Veness. 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 824 military records available for the last name Veness. For the veterans among your Veness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veness lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Veness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Veness in 1962 was 71, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veness 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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