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Vilks Family History

Vilks 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: Vilas, Milks, Dilks, Vicks, Viles, Wilks, Miles, Giles, Villa, Vilar

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Where is the Vilks family from?

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

There are 177 census records available for the last name Vilks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilks 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Vilks. 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 Vilks. For the veterans among your Vilks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vilks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vilks in 1965 was 56, and 21 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilks 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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