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Farakos Family History

Farakos Name 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: Farkas, Markos, Drakos, Farago, Maragos, Frakes, Parkos, Barak, Karas

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What did your Farakos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Farakos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Farakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farakos 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Farakos. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Farakos. For the veterans among your Farakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farakos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Farakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Farakos in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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