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Metaxas Family History

Metaxas Surname Meaning

Greek: occupational name for a silkworm breeder, silk merchant, or silk manufacturer

from metaxi ‘silk’

+ -as suffix of occupational names.

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


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Where is the Metaxas family from?

You can see how Metaxas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metaxas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Metaxas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Metaxas families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Metaxas's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Metaxas families in 1891.
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What did your Metaxas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metaxas. 34% of Metaxas men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Chef
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Metaxas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metaxas 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Metaxas. 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 104 military records available for the last name Metaxas. For the veterans among your Metaxas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metaxas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Metaxas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Metaxas in 1953 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

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