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Dakis Family History

Dakis 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: Danis, Dais, Dakin, Davis, Lakis, David, Maki, Paris, Kakos, Makin

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Where is the Dakis family from?

You can see how Dakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Dakis families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dakis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dakis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakis 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 Dakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dakis. 31% of Dakis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dakis women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dakis were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Waiter
    24%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakis 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Dakis. 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 162 military records available for the last name Dakis. For the veterans among your Dakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dakis in 1962 was 66, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dakis 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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