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Arakas Family History

Arakas 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: Trakas, Arras, Arata, Araya, Barabas, Farkas, Prakash, Drakos

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Where is the Arakas family from?

You can see how Arakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arakas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arakas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arakas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arakas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arakas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arakas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arakas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Arakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arakas 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Arakas. 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 26 military records available for the last name Arakas. For the veterans among your Arakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arakas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Arakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arakas in 1968 was 75, and 97 in 1999.

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