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Trakis Family History

Trakis 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: Travis, Trakas, Rais, Train, Takes, Drakos, Araki, Stratis, Petrakis

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Where is the Trakis family from?

You can see how Trakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Trakis family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Trakis's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Trakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trakis 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 Trakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trakis. 100% of Trakis men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

What Trakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Trakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trakis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Trakis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Trakis. For the veterans among your Trakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trakis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Trakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Trakis in 1968 was 90, and 33 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trakis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trakis 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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