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Gianikas Family History

Gianikas 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: Gianakos, Manikas, Ganis, Ganas, Pianka, Gianino, Nikas, Gikas

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Where is the Gianikas family from?

You can see how Gianikas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gianikas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gianikas families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gianikas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gianikas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gianikas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gianikas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gianikas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gianikas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gianikas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gianikas. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gianikas. For the veterans among your Gianikas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gianikas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Gianikas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gianikas in 1974 was 87, and 70 in 1998.

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