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Grafakos Family History

Grafakos 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, Granados, Drakos, Granado, Grafton, Graffeo, Rafalko

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What did your Grafakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grafakos. 50% of Grafakos men worked as a Chef.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chef
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Grafakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grafakos 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Grafakos. 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 Grafakos. For the veterans among your Grafakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grafakos lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Grafakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grafakos in 1969 was 73, and 93 in 1999.

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