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Lakis Family History

Lakis Name Meaning

Latvian (Laķis): nickname for a chubby person or a strong man from laķis ‘fat chubby strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Lavis, Lass, Lakey, Latus, Ekis, Salis, Laks, Lackie, Garis, Lanik

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Where is the Lakis family from?

You can see how Lakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Lakis families living in Staffordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Lakis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lakis families in 1891.
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What did your Lakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lakis. 17% of Lakis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lakis women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lakis were Sales Clerk and Sales Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Cropper
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Sales Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Lakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakis 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Lakis. 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 175 military records available for the last name Lakis. For the veterans among your Lakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lakis in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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