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Gerakios Family History

Gerakios 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: Geraci, Drakos, Gervais, Petrakis, Xenakis, Gerrits, Perkins

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Where is the Gerakios family from?

You can see how Gerakios families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerakios family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerakios families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerakios's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Gerakios families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerakios 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 89 census records available for the last name Gerakios. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerakios 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gerakios. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gerakios. For the veterans among your Gerakios ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerakios lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gerakios life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gerakios in 1967 was 91, and 38 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerakios 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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