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Ganakas Family History

Ganakas 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: Tanaka, Gianakos, Manikas, Ganas, Galatas, Ganaway, Banks, Naas

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Where is the Ganakas family from?

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

What did your Ganakas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Ganakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ganakas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ganakas. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ganakas. For the veterans among your Ganakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ganakas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ganakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ganakas in 1965 was 69, and 78 in 2001.

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