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Lakos Family History

Lakos 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: Kakos, Makos, Lagos, Lazos, Bakos, Liakos, Latos, Lamos, Laks, Lakis

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Where is the Lakos family from?

You can see how Lakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lakos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lakos families living in Michigan. This was about 12% of all the recorded Lakos's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Lakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lakos. 34% of Lakos men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Lakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakos 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Lakos. 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 125 military records available for the last name Lakos. For the veterans among your Lakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lakos in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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