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Viken Family History

Viken Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Vik 1 from the definite singular form.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Viken family from?

You can see how Viken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Viken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Viken families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Viken's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Viken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viken 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 Viken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viken. 26% of Viken men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Viken women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viken were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Viken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Viken. 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 210 military records available for the last name Viken. For the veterans among your Viken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Viken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Viken in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viken 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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