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Vilker Family History

Vilker 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: Vicker, Volker, Kilker, Hilker, Wilker, Dicker, Picker, Miller

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Where is the Vilker family from?

You can see how Vilker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vilker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vilker family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilker's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Vilker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilker 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 Vilker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Junk Peddler
    100%

What Vilker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Vilker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilker 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Vilker. 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 Vilker. For the veterans among your Vilker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Vilker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vilker in 1972 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vilker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilker 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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