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Genakos Family History

Genakos 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, Xenakis, Genao, Genaro, Kakos, Makos, Eakes, Enos, Drakos

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Where is the Genakos family from?

You can see how Genakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Genakos family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Genakos's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Genakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genakos 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 Genakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Genakos. 100% of Genakos women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Genakos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Genakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genakos 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Genakos. 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 38 military records available for the last name Genakos. For the veterans among your Genakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genakos lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Genakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Genakos in 1976 was 57, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genakos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genakos 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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