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Vasilakis Family History

Vasilakis Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Vasili(o)s from classical Greek Basileios ‘royal’ (see Basil)

+ the diminutive suffix -akis which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete

where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vasilakis family from?

You can see how Vasilakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasilakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vasilakis families living in Iowa. This was about 13% of all the recorded Vasilakis's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Vasilakis families in 1920.
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What did your Vasilakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vasilakis. 38% of Vasilakis 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Cook
    25%

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Vasilakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasilakis 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Vasilakis. 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 132 military records available for the last name Vasilakis. For the veterans among your Vasilakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasilakis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vasilakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vasilakis in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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