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Antonakos Family History

Antonakos 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: Antonson, Antoniou, Antonino, Antoniak, Antonacci, Antonio, Antonik

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Where is the Antonakos family from?

You can see how Antonakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antonakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Antonakos families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Antonakos's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Antonakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antonakos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Antonakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antonakos. 58% of Antonakos men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Antonakos women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Waiter
    58%
  • Proprietor
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Antonakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antonakos 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Antonakos. 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 151 military records available for the last name Antonakos. For the veterans among your Antonakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antonakos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Antonakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Antonakos in 1962 was 42, and 90 in 2003.

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