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Vickson Family History

Vickson 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: Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Wickson, Dickson, Erickson, Jackson

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Where is the Vickson family from?

You can see how Vickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vickson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vickson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Vickson family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Vickson's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Vickson families in 1851.
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What did your Vickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vickson. 34% of Vickson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Vickson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vickson were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Vickson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Vickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vickson 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Vickson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vickson. For the veterans among your Vickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vickson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Vickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vickson in 1981 was 67, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vickson 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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