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Nakis Family History

Nakis 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: Lakis, Navis, Maki, Paris, Danis, Kakos, Makin, Hakim, Rais, Manis

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Where is the Nakis family from?

You can see how Nakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nakis families living in Illinois. This was about 13% of all the recorded Nakis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nakis. 28% of Nakis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nakis women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Nakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakis 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Nakis. 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 96 military records available for the last name Nakis. For the veterans among your Nakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nakis in 1957 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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