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Ven Name Meaning

English: variant of Venn . Dutch and Flemish: variant of Van de Ven (see Vandeven ).

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


Similar surnames: Wen, Ben, Ken, Vea, Aven, Ren, Van, Vey, Len, Venn

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Where is the Ven family from?

You can see how Ven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ven families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ven families in 1911.
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What did your Ven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ven. 100% of Ven 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Ven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ven 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ven. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Ven. For the veterans among your Ven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ven lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ven in 1971 was 76, and 60 in 2002.

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