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Mavrakis Name Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the nickname Mavros + the diminutive suffix -akis which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.

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


Similar surnames: Marquis, Maras, Martis, Markos, Paradis, Mavros, Maris, Markin, Araki

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You can see how Mavrakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mavrakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mavrakis families living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mavrakis's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Mavrakis families in 1920.
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There are 191 census records available for the last name Mavrakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mavrakis 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Mavrakis. 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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There are 112 military records available for the last name Mavrakis. For the veterans among your Mavrakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mavrakis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mavrakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mavrakis in 1952 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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