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Gerakitis Family History

Gerakitis 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: Gerrits, Moraitis, Zemaitis, Petraitis, Gudaitis, Arvanitis, Geraci

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Where is the Gerakitis family from?

You can see how Gerakitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerakitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerakitis family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerakitis's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerakitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerakitis 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 44 census records available for the last name Gerakitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerakitis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gerakitis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerakitis. For the veterans among your Gerakitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerakitis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Gerakitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gerakitis in 1966 was 89, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerakitis 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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