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Vickley Family History

Vickley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bickley, Vickrey, Mickley, Buckley, Vicker, Kirkley, Mackley, Tickle

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Where is the Vickley family from?

You can see how Vickley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vickley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vickley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vickley family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vickley's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Vickley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vickley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Vickley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vickley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vickley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Vickley. For the veterans among your Vickley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vickley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Vickley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vickley in 1974 was 61, and 72 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vickley 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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