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Viklund Family History

Viklund 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: Wiklund, Eklund, Zikmund, Gillund, Wicklund, Ecklund, Lund, Kirkland

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Where is the Viklund family from?

You can see how Viklund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viklund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Viklund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Viklund family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Viklund's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Viklund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viklund 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 Viklund ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Viklund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viklund 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 Viklund. 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 21 military records available for the last name Viklund. For the veterans among your Viklund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viklund lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Viklund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Viklund in 1966 was 89, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viklund 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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