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Vidlund Family History

Vidlund 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: Hedlund, Edlund, Wiklund, Gillund, Lund, Wieland, Voland, Nieland

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Where is the Vidlund family from?

You can see how Vidlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vidlund family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vidlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vidlund family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Vidlund's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vidlund families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vidlund 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 Vidlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vidlund. 100% of Vidlund men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Vidlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Vidlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidlund 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Vidlund. 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 Vidlund. For the veterans among your Vidlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidlund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Vidlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vidlund in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vidlund 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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