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Chakos Family History

Chakos 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: Chaves, Chao, Kakos, Makos, Chacko, Thanos, Drakos, Chabot, Bakos

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Where is the Chakos family from?

You can see how Chakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chakos families living in Indiana. This was about 14% of all the recorded Chakos's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Chakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chakos 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 Chakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chakos. 24% of Chakos men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Chakos women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chakos were Waiter and New Worker.

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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

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Chakos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Chakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chakos 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Chakos. 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 93 military records available for the last name Chakos. For the veterans among your Chakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chakos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chakos in 1964 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chakos 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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