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Canakaris Family History

Canakaris Surname 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: Canevari, Calamari, Laskaris, Canizares, Kawakami, Ansari, Candelaria

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Where is the Canakaris family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canakaris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Canakaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canakaris. 100% of Canakaris men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canakaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canakaris 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canakaris. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Canakaris. For the veterans among your Canakaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canakaris lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Canakaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Canakaris in 1995 was 64, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canakaris ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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