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Vickman Family History

Vickman Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Vikman (see Wickman) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Vickman family from?

You can see how Vickman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vickman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vickman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Vickman families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Vickman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vickman families in 1891.
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What did your Vickman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vickman. 35% of Vickman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vickman women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vickman were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Vickman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vickman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vickman 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Vickman. 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 104 military records available for the last name Vickman. For the veterans among your Vickman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vickman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vickman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vickman in 1965 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vickman 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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