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Strakos Family History

Strakos 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: Stratos, Strauss, Straka, Drakos, Stratis, Stakes, Trakas, Stamos

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Where is the Strakos family from?

You can see how Strakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Strakos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strakos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Strakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strakos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strakos. 45% of Strakos men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Strakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strakos 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Strakos. 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 136 military records available for the last name Strakos. For the veterans among your Strakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strakos lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Strakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Strakos in 1959 was 49, and 77 in 2003.

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