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Venhaus Family History

Venhaus Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Venhaus in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Venhaus family from?

You can see how Venhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Venhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Venhaus families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Venhaus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Venhaus families in 1880.
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What did your Venhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Venhaus. 56% of Venhaus 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
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Venhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Venhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venhaus 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Venhaus. 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 242 military records available for the last name Venhaus. For the veterans among your Venhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venhaus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Venhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Venhaus in 1961 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venhaus 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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