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Athanasakos Family History

Athanasakos 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: Athanasiou, Attanasio, Athanas, Panagakos, Thanos, Gianakos, Athans

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Where is the Athanasakos family from?

You can see how Athanasakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athanasakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Athanasakos families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Athanasakos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Athanasakos families in 1920.
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What did your Athanasakos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Athanasakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanasakos 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Athanasakos. 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 50 military records available for the last name Athanasakos. For the veterans among your Athanasakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanasakos lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Athanasakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Athanasakos in 1972 was 86, and 81 in 2002.

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