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Vikla Family History

Vikla Name 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: Villa, Vila, Viola, Vilar, Vilas, Vela, Villar, Fiala, Kukla, Vida

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Where is the Vikla family from?

You can see how Vikla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vikla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Vikla families living in Minnesota. This was about 78% of all the recorded Vikla's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vikla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vikla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vikla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vikla. 100% of Vikla men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vikla women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Vikla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Vikla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vikla 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vikla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Vikla. For the veterans among your Vikla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vikla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vikla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vikla in 1966 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

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