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Vikner Family History

Vikner 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: Viner, Ikner, Pinner, Vicker, Venner, Eigner, Vine, Vignes, Diener

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Where is the Vikner family from?

You can see how Vikner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vikner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vikner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Vikner families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vikner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Vikner families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Vikner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vikner 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Vikner. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vikner. For the veterans among your Vikner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vikner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Vikner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vikner in 1978 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vikner 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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