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Paganakis Family History

Paganakis 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: Papadakis, Panagakos, Pagonis, Dagenais, Paganini, Pagani, Polanski

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Where is the Paganakis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paganakis 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 Paganakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paganakis. 100% of Paganakis women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Paganakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paganakis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Paganakis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Paganakis. For the veterans among your Paganakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paganakis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Paganakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Paganakis in 1967 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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