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Vickens Family History

Vickens 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: Vickers, Mickens, Nickens, Wickens, Dickens, Pickens, Vicker, Picken

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Where is the Vickens family from?

You can see how Vickens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vickens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vickens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Vickens families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vickens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Vickens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vickens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vickens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vickens. 100% of Vickens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vickens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Vickens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vickens 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Vickens. 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 46 military records available for the last name Vickens. For the veterans among your Vickens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vickens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vickens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vickens in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vickens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vickens 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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