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Verakis Family History

Verakis 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: Petrakis, Xenakis, Veras, Serafin, Rais, Paradis, Berkes, Geraci

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Where is the Verakis family from?

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

What did your Verakis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Catcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Verakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verakis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Verakis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Verakis. For the veterans among your Verakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verakis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Verakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Verakis in 1975 was 67, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verakis 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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