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Mamakos Family History

Mamakos 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: Makos, Markos, Maragos, Amos, Maras, Kakos, Damas, Amaro, Malkus

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Where is the Mamakos family from?

You can see how Mamakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mamakos families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mamakos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mamakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mamakos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mamakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mamakos. 100% of Mamakos men worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Mamakos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Mamakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamakos 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Mamakos. 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 111 military records available for the last name Mamakos. For the veterans among your Mamakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamakos lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mamakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mamakos in 1961 was 61, and 47 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mamakos 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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