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Fokas Family History

Fokas 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: Jonas, Faas, Kotas, Foss, Farkas, Fones, Rokos, Foran, Rokes, Frias

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Where is the Fokas family from?

You can see how Fokas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fokas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fokas family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fokas's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Fokas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fokas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fokas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fokas. 100% of Fokas men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Fokas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fokas 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Fokas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fokas. For the veterans among your Fokas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fokas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fokas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fokas in 1965 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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