History of your Surname
Get access to Gianakos family records.Start a free trial

Gianakos Family History

Gianakos Name Meaning

Greek: patronymic from Giannis a vernacular form of the personal name Iōannēs (see John ) + the suffix -akos which is particularly associated with the Mani Peninsula in southwestern Peloponnese.

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


Similar surnames: Liakos, Panagos, Franko, Janos, Hanak, Makos, Gianino, Pinks

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Gianakos family from?

You can see how Gianakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gianakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gianakos families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gianakos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gianakos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gianakos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gianakos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gianakos. 27% of Gianakos men worked as a Cook. .

View Census Data for Gianakos | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Owner
    11%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Gianakos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Gianakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gianakos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gianakos

Passenger Lists

There are 225 immigration records available for the last name Gianakos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Gianakos immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Gianakos. For the veterans among your Gianakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gianakos military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gianakos family history

Discover More

What is the average Gianakos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gianakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gianakos in 1956 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gianakos

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gianakos family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gianakos last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial