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Chianakas Family History

Chianakas 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, Shankar, Tanaka, Chiara, Shanks, Yamanaka, Chandran

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Where is the Chianakas family from?

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

What Chianakas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Chianakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chianakas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chianakas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chianakas. For the veterans among your Chianakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chianakas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Chianakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chianakas in 1970 was 77, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chianakas 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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