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Janakis Family History

Janakis 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: Xenakis, Janis, Janak, Janas, Janulis, Jonas, Banks, Hankin, Danis

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Where is the Janakis family from?

You can see how Janakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Janakis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janakis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Janakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janakis 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 39 census records available for the last name Janakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janakis 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Janakis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Janakis. For the veterans among your Janakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janakis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Janakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Janakis in 1976 was 81, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janakis 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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