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Nakos Family History

Nakos 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: Kakos, Makos, Bakos, Nanos, Kos, Amos, Baros, Naas, Markos, Naves

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Where is the Nakos family from?

You can see how Nakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nakos families living in California. This was about 12% of all the recorded Nakos's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakos 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 Nakos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Nakos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Nakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakos 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Nakos. 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 88 military records available for the last name Nakos. For the veterans among your Nakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nakos in 1962 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nakos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakos 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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