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Kostakis Family History

Kostakis Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Kostas + 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 Kostakis family from?

You can see how Kostakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kostakis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kostakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kostakis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kostakis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kostakis families in 1911.
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What did your Kostakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kostakis. 100% of Kostakis men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Kostakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kostakis 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Kostakis. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kostakis. For the veterans among your Kostakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kostakis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kostakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kostakis in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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