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Yiannakis Family History

Yiannakis 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: Gianakos, Annis, Vlahakis, Maniatis, Xenakis, Stathakis, Grannis

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Where is the Yiannakis family from?

You can see how Yiannakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yiannakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yiannakis family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yiannakis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Yiannakis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Yiannakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yiannakis 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Yiannakis. 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 Yiannakis. For the veterans among your Yiannakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yiannakis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Yiannakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yiannakis in 1972 was 52, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yiannakis 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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