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Marakis Family History

Marakis 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: Marquis, Maras, Martis, Markos, Paradis, Maris, Markin, Araki, Masaki

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Where is the Marakis family from?

You can see how Marakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marakis family living in Hawaii. This was about 20% of all the recorded Marakis's in USA. Hawaii and 4 other states had the highest population of Marakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marakis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Marakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marakis 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Marakis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Marakis. For the veterans among your Marakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marakis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Marakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marakis in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marakis 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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