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Fotakis Family History

Fotakis 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: Kotas, Botkin, Takes, Otake, Osaki, Oakes, Donais, Foraker, Otani

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Where is the Fotakis family from?

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

There are 109 census records available for the last name Fotakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotakis 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Fotakis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fotakis. For the veterans among your Fotakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotakis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Fotakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fotakis in 1967 was 80, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fotakis 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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