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Likas Family History

Likas 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: Livas, Lias, Ligas, Lukas, Nikas, Likes, Lekas, Gikas, Limas, Lucas

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Where is the Likas family from?

You can see how Likas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Likas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Likas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Likas's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Likas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Likas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Likas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Likas. 100% of Likas men worked as a Janitor. .

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Likas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Likas 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Likas. 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 86 military records available for the last name Likas. For the veterans among your Likas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Likas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Likas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Likas in 1963 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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