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Daskalakis Family History

Daskalakis Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from daskalos ‘instructor teacher’ + the diminutive suffix -akis which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete.

It was adopted massively in the 19th century.

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


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Where is the Daskalakis family from?

You can see how Daskalakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daskalakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Daskalakis families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Daskalakis's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Daskalakis families in 1920.
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What did your Daskalakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daskalakis. 34% of Daskalakis men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Daskalakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daskalakis 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Daskalakis. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 509 military records available for the last name Daskalakis. For the veterans among your Daskalakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daskalakis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Daskalakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Daskalakis in 1952 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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