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Petrakis Family History

Petrakis Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Petros (see Peter) + the diminutive suffix -akis which is particularly typical for the surnames from Crete

where it was adopted massively in the 19th century.

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


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Where is the Petrakis family from?

You can see how Petrakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrakis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petrakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Petrakis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrakis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Petrakis families in 1911.
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What did your Petrakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrakis. 14% of Petrakis men worked as a Chef.

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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

  • Chef
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Waiter
    10%

What Petrakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Petrakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrakis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petrakis. 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 331 military records available for the last name Petrakis. For the veterans among your Petrakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrakis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Petrakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petrakis in 1952 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrakis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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