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Vikan Family History

Vikan 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: Viken, Vian, Mikan, Kan, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Qian, Lian, Aikman

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Where is the Vikan family from?

You can see how Vikan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vikan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Vikan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vikan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Vikan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Vikan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vikan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vikan ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Vikan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vikan 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Vikan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Vikan. For the veterans among your Vikan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vikan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Vikan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vikan in 1967 was 82, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vikan 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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