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Gerakis Family History

Gerakis Surname Meaning

Greek: nickname from medieval Greek geraki ‘hawk’ from classical Greek hierax.

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


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Where is the Gerakis family from?

You can see how Gerakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerakis families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerakis's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Gerakis families in 1920.
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What did your Gerakis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Gerakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerakis 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Gerakis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gerakis. For the veterans among your Gerakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerakis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gerakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gerakis in 1970 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

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