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Fanakos Family History

Fanakos 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, Panagos, Banks, Franko, Faas, Kakos, Frangos, Kaneko, Makos

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Where is the Fanakos family from?

You can see how Fanakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fanakos family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fanakos's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fanakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanakos 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 Fanakos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Port Owner
    100%

What Fanakos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fanakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanakos 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fanakos. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fanakos. For the veterans among your Fanakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanakos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Fanakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fanakos in 1967 was 76, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanakos 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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