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Chanakos Family History

Chanakos 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: Gianakos, Chacko, Handlos, Thanos, Shanks, Chontos, Hankes, Canas

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Where is the Chanakos family from?

You can see how Chanakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chanakos family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanakos's in USA. California had the highest population of Chanakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanakos 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 59 census records available for the last name Chanakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanakos 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chanakos. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chanakos. For the veterans among your Chanakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanakos lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Chanakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chanakos in 1969 was 69, and 91 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanakos 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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