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Vlahakis Family History

Vlahakis Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Vlachakis, a patronymic from Vlachos, an ethnic name for an Aromanian or Vlach used also as a nickname meaning ‘highlander’.

It includes the diminutive suffix -akis, which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete, where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.

In Crete, there is no indigenous Aromanian population, so the secondary sense is undoubtedly more frequent in this instance.

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


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You can see how Vlahakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlahakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vlahakis families living in Ohio. This was about 14% of all the recorded Vlahakis's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Vlahakis families in 1920.
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What did your Vlahakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vlahakis. 30% of Vlahakis men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Vlahakis women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    30%
  • Waiter
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Vlahakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlahakis 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

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Draft Cards

There are 230 military records available for the last name Vlahakis. For the veterans among your Vlahakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlahakis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vlahakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Vlahakis in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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