Origins of the Venter surname
About the Venters
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Interesting facts about Venter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Venter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1899.
Who were Venters most likely to marry?
Van de Venters
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Our tell us which families married Venters.
What are the most common Venter first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Venters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Venters in 1921
At Home
2
Domestic Servant
2
Dressmaker
2
None
2
A Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Venters in 1921
Farmers Son At Home
3
Baker
2
Bookkeepers And Cashiers
2
Bricklayer
2
Gardener
2
