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Stanakis Family History

Stanakis 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: Stamatis, Stanis, Stathakis, Stankus, Stathis, Tanaka, Sasaki, Tamaki

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Where is the Stanakis family from?

You can see how Stanakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stanakis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanakis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stanakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Stanakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanakis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Stanakis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Stanakis. For the veterans among your Stanakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanakis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Stanakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stanakis in 1962 was 58, and 84 in 1999.

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