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Paterakis Family History

Paterakis 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: Petrakis, Paradis, Patera, Papadakis, Patras, Pataki, Peterkin

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Where is the Paterakis family from?

You can see how Paterakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paterakis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paterakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paterakis families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Paterakis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Paterakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paterakis 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 Paterakis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Paterakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Paterakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paterakis 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Paterakis. 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 106 military records available for the last name Paterakis. For the veterans among your Paterakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paterakis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Paterakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Paterakis in 1960 was 68, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paterakis 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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