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Viks Family History

Viks 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: Vik, Vis, Vicks, Pike, Vito, Lis, Vila, Vilas, Biss, Ries

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Viks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viks 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Viks. 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 1 military records available for the last name Viks. For the veterans among your Viks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viks lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Viks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Viks in 1976 was 81, and 84 in 2001.

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