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Kanakakis Family History

Kanakakis 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: Kawakami, Panagakos, Papadakis, Arakaki, Kawasaki, Kangas, Tanaka

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Where is the Kanakakis family from?

You can see how Kanakakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanakakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanakakis family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kanakakis's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Kanakakis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kanakakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanakakis 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Kanakakis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kanakakis. For the veterans among your Kanakakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanakakis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Kanakakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kanakakis in 1968 was 73, and 81 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanakakis 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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