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Vasilakos Family History

Vasilakos Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Vasili(o)s from classical Greek Basileios ‘royal’ (see Basil) + the suffix -akos which is particularly associated with the Mani Peninsula in southwestern Peloponnese.

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


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Where is the Vasilakos family from?

You can see how Vasilakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasilakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vasilakos families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vasilakos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vasilakos families in 1920.
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What did your Vasilakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vasilakos. 67% of Vasilakos men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    67%
  • Buffer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Vasilakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasilakos 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Vasilakos. 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 270 military records available for the last name Vasilakos. For the veterans among your Vasilakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasilakos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vasilakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vasilakos in 1964 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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