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Angelakis Family History

Angelakis Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Angelos (see Angelos) + the diminutive suffix -akis which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete.

It was adopted massively in the 19th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Angelakis family from?

You can see how Angelakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Angelakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Angelakis families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Angelakis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Angelakis families in 1920.
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What did your Angelakis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Angelakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Angelakis 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Angelakis. 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 67 military records available for the last name Angelakis. For the veterans among your Angelakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Angelakis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Angelakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Angelakis in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

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