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Papadakos Family History

Papadakos 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: Papadakis, Panagakos, Paradis, Papas, Paradiso, Paladino, Gianakos

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Papadakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papadakos 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Papadakos. 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 31 military records available for the last name Papadakos. For the veterans among your Papadakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papadakos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Papadakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Papadakos in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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