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Liakos Family History

Liakos Name Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Lias a short form of Elias + the suffix -akos which is particularly associated with the Mani Peninsula in southwestern Peloponnese.

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


Similar surnames: Lias, Lagos, Mikos, Lazos, Kakos, Bakos, Makos, Drakos, Rokos, Ciano

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Where is the Liakos family from?

You can see how Liakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Liakos families living in Nebraska. This was about 11% of all the recorded Liakos's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Liakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liakos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liakos. 42% of Liakos men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Waiter
    9%
  • Stripper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Liakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liakos 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Liakos. 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 231 military records available for the last name Liakos. For the veterans among your Liakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liakos lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Liakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Liakos in 1958 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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