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Gerakaris Family History

Gerakaris 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: Gervais, Ferraris, Germain, Geraci, Gabris, Gerard, Murakami, Makris

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Where is the Gerakaris family from?

You can see how Gerakaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerakaris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerakaris families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerakaris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerakaris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerakaris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerakaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerakaris. 100% of Gerakaris men worked as a Dealer.

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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

  • Dealer
    100%

What Gerakaris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gerakaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerakaris 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Gerakaris. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gerakaris. For the veterans among your Gerakaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerakaris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gerakaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerakaris in 1967 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerakaris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerakaris 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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