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Gikas Family History

Gikas Surname Meaning

Greek: from the Albanian personal name Gjikë a pet form of Gjergj (see George) or Gjin (see John).

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


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Where is the Gikas family from?

You can see how Gikas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gikas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gikas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gikas families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gikas's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gikas families in 1891.
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What did your Gikas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gikas. 25% of Gikas men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Manager
    13%

What Gikas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Gikas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gikas 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Gikas. 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 318 military records available for the last name Gikas. For the veterans among your Gikas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gikas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gikas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gikas in 1960 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gikas 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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