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Manolakos Family History

Manolakos 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: Panagakos, Manolis, Makos, Mangano, Malkus, Markos, Manzano, Maslak

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Where is the Manolakos family from?

You can see how Manolakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manolakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Manolakos families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manolakos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manolakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manolakos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manolakos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Manolakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manolakos 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Manolakos. 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 52 military records available for the last name Manolakos. For the veterans among your Manolakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manolakos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Manolakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Manolakos in 1963 was 74, and 94 in 2003.

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