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Vicks Family History

Vicks Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Vick ; the addition of a final -s is characteristic of many North American names.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vick, Ricks, Fick, Mick, Nicks, Bucks, Rick, Hick, Sick, Finks

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Where is the Vicks family from?

You can see how Vicks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vicks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vicks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Vicks families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vicks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vicks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vicks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vicks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vicks. 29% of Vicks men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Vicks women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vicks were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vicks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vicks 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Vicks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vicks. For the veterans among your Vicks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vicks lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Vicks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vicks in 1947 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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