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Theodorakis Family History

Theodorakis Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the personal name Theodōros (see Theodore) + 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 Theodorakis family from?

You can see how Theodorakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theodorakis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Theodorakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Theodorakis family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Theodorakis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Theodorakis families in 1911.
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What did your Theodorakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theodorakis. 60% of Theodorakis 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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Theodorakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theodorakis 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Theodorakis. 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 77 military records available for the last name Theodorakis. For the veterans among your Theodorakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theodorakis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Theodorakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Theodorakis in 1963 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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