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Venske Family History

Venske Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wenske or Fenske.

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


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Where is the Venske family from?

You can see how Venske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Venske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Venske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Venske families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Venske's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Venske families in 1911.
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What did your Venske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sorting Tobacco were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Venske. 40% of Venske men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Venske women worked as a Sorting Tobacco. Some less common occupations for Americans named Venske were Switchman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Switchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sorting Tobacco
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Venske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Venske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Venske 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Venske. 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 387 military records available for the last name Venske. For the veterans among your Venske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Venske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Venske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Venske in 1962 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Venske 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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