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Tzakis Family History

Tzakis 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: Takes, Travis, Trakas, Zaki, Ozaki, Zaks, Tanis, Tavis, Lakis, Zais

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Where is the Tzakis family from?

You can see how Tzakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tzakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tzakis families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tzakis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tzakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tzakis 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 Tzakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Portress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tzakis. 60% of Tzakis men worked as a Portress.

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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

  • Portress
    60%
  • Waiter
    40%

What Tzakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Tzakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tzakis 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Tzakis. 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 43 military records available for the last name Tzakis. For the veterans among your Tzakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tzakis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Tzakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tzakis in 1957 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tzakis 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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