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Yanakakis Family History

Yanakakis 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: Yamazaki, Panagakos, Papadakis, Arakaki, Yamasaki, Kawakami, Tanaka

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Where is the Yanakakis family from?

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

What did your Yanakakis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Yanakakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanakakis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Yanakakis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yanakakis. For the veterans among your Yanakakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanakakis lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Yanakakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yanakakis in 1982 was 87, and 59 in 2003.

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