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Padakis Family History

Padakis 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: Paradis, Madaris, Papadakis, Kadakia, Pataki, Paradise, Vadas, Paris

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Padakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padakis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Padakis. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Padakis. For the veterans among your Padakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padakis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Padakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Padakis in 1962 was 65, and 93 in 1994.

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