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Canakis Family History

Canakis 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: Xenakis, Canas, Canales, Calais, Canali, Banks, Hankin, Danis, Anania

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Where is the Canakis family from?

You can see how Canakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canakis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Canakis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Canakis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canakis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canakis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canakis. For the veterans among your Canakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canakis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Canakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Canakis in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canakis 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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