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Varanakis Family History

Varanakis 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: Vlahakis, Papadakis, Vasilakis, Arakaki, Baranski, Vadnais, Francis

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Varanakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Varanakis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Varanakis. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Varanakis. For the veterans among your Varanakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Varanakis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Varanakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Varanakis in 1979 was 94, and 79 in 1998.

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