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Pantelakis Family History

Pantelakis 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: Candelaria, Panagakos, Papadakis, Pantel, Pantages, Vasilakis

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Where is the Pantelakis family from?

You can see how Pantelakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pantelakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pantelakis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pantelakis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pantelakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pantelakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pantelakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pantelakis. 100% of Pantelakis 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
    100%

What Pantelakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Pantelakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pantelakis 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Pantelakis. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pantelakis. For the veterans among your Pantelakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pantelakis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pantelakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pantelakis in 1962 was 74, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pantelakis 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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