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Vicknair Name Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of German Wichner .

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


Similar surnames: Vicker, Confair, Tickner, Virkler, Clair, Ficker, Wickham, Sinclair

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Where is the Vicknair family from?

You can see how Vicknair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vicknair family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vicknair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 211 Vicknair families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vicknair's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vicknair families in 1880.
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What did your Vicknair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vicknair. 44% of Vicknair men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Vicknair women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vicknair were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Small Packer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vicknair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vicknair 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Vicknair. 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 Vicknair. For the veterans among your Vicknair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vicknair lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Vicknair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vicknair in 1947 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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