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Takis Family History

Takis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Takes, Tanis, Tavis, Lakis, Maki, Paris, Danis, Kakos, Makin, Hakim

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Where is the Takis family from?

You can see how Takis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Takis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Takis family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Takis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Takis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Takis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Takis. 25% of Takis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Takis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Takis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takis 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Takis. 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 159 military records available for the last name Takis. For the veterans among your Takis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Takis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Takis in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Takis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takis 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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