This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vickelson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vickelson Family History

Vickelson 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: Nickelson, Mickelson, Michelson, Nickelsen, Rickerson, Nichelson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vickelson family from?

You can see how Vickelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vickelson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Vickelson families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Vickelson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Vickelson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vickelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Vickelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Vickelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vickelson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Vickelson

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Vickelson. 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.

View all Vickelson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vickelson. For the veterans among your Vickelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vickelson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vickelson family history

Discover More

What is the average Vickelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vickelson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vickelson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vickelson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial