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Marinakis Family History

Marinakis Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Marinos or metronymic from its feminine equivalent Marina + the diminutive suffix -akis which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete.

Where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marinakis family from?

You can see how Marinakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marinakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Marinakis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 17% of all the recorded Marinakis's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Marinakis families in 1920.
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What did your Marinakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marinakis. 34% of Marinakis men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Marinakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marinakis 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Marinakis. 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 120 military records available for the last name Marinakis. For the veterans among your Marinakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marinakis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marinakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Marinakis in 1963 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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