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Vickes Family History

Vickes 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: Vicker, Vickers, Wickes, Dickes, Fickes, Vicks, Ickes, Dicker, Picker

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Where is the Vickes family from?

You can see how Vickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vickes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vickes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Vickes families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vickes's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Vickes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vickes 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 Vickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vickes. 100% of Vickes 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 Vickes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Vickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vickes 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Vickes. 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 35 military records available for the last name Vickes. For the veterans among your Vickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vickes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Vickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vickes in 1974 was 89, and 81 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vickes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vickes 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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