This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Manolakis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Manolakis Family History

Manolakis 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: Manolis, Maniatis, Vasilakis, Langlais, Manis, Malkus, Maslak, Malis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Manolakis family from?

You can see how Manolakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manolakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Manolakis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Manolakis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manolakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manolakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Manolakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manolakis. 50% of Manolakis men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Manolakis | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

What Manolakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Manolakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manolakis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Manolakis

Passenger Lists

There are 387 immigration records available for the last name Manolakis. 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.

View all Manolakis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Manolakis. For the veterans among your Manolakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Manolakis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Manolakis family history

Discover More

What is the average Manolakis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Manolakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manolakis in 1953 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manolakis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manolakis 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Manolakis family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial