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Alexakis Family History

Alexakis 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: Alexis, Vlahakis, Alanis, Xenakis, Alexa, Alexanian, Lakis, Leaks

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Where is the Alexakis family from?

You can see how Alexakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alexakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Alexakis families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Alexakis's in USA. California had the highest population of Alexakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alexakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alexakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alexakis. 34% of Alexakis men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Alexakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alexakis 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Alexakis. 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 100 military records available for the last name Alexakis. For the veterans among your Alexakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alexakis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Alexakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alexakis in 1963 was 61, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alexakis 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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